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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.55, 7,029.90 and 3,759.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.55, 7,029.90 and 3,759.15 is: 5,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.55 : 7,029.90 = 3,759.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.55/7,029.90 = 3,759.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.55x = 7,029.90 × 3,759.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.55x = 26,426,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,448.59/4,682.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.60

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