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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.93, 6,541.97 and 2,751.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.93, 6,541.97 and 2,751.17 is: 3,796.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.93 : 6,541.97 = 2,751.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.93/6,541.97 = 2,751.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.93x = 6,541.97 × 2,751.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.93x = 17,998,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998,025.14/4,740.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.31

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