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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.04, 6,542.52 and 2,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.04, 6,542.52 and 2,751.76 is: 3,797.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.04 : 6,542.52 = 2,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.04/6,542.52 = 2,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.04x = 6,542.52 × 2,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.04x = 18,003,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,003,444.84/4,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.36

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