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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.58, 6,714.45 and 2,769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.58, 6,714.45 and 2,769.75 is: 3,822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.58 : 6,714.45 = 2,769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.58/6,714.45 = 2,769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.58x = 6,714.45 × 2,769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.58x = 18,597,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597,347.89/4,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.23

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