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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.66, 5,962.50 and 2,748.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.66, 5,962.50 and 2,748.78 is: 3,793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.66 : 5,962.50 = 2,748.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.66/5,962.50 = 2,748.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.66x = 5,962.50 × 2,748.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.66x = 16,389,600.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389,600.75/4,320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.31

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