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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.63, 7,170.68 and 1,856.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.63, 7,170.68 and 1,856.55 is: 2,785.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.63 : 7,170.68 = 1,856.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.63/7,170.68 = 1,856.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.63x = 7,170.68 × 1,856.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.63x = 13,312,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,312,725.95/4,778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.89

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