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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.57, 6,541.70 and 2,751.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.57, 6,541.70 and 2,751.75 is: 3,797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.57 : 6,541.70 = 2,751.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.57/6,541.70 = 2,751.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.57x = 6,541.70 × 2,751.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.57x = 18,001,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,001,109.22/4,740.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.25

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