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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.20, 6,543.39 and 2,751.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.20, 6,543.39 and 2,751.81 is: 3,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.20 : 6,543.39 = 2,751.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.20/6,543.39 = 2,751.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.20x = 6,543.39 × 2,751.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.20x = 18,006,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006,166.04/4,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.81

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