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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.87, 6,542.46 and 2,751.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.87, 6,542.46 and 2,751.51 is: 3,797.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.87 : 6,542.46 = 2,751.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.87/6,542.46 = 2,751.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.87x = 6,542.46 × 2,751.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.87x = 18,001,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,001,644.11/4,740.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.12

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