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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.70, 6,543.36 and 2,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.70, 6,543.36 and 2,752.52 is: 3,798.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.70 : 6,543.36 = 2,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.70/6,543.36 = 2,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.70x = 6,543.36 × 2,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.70x = 18,010,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010,696.55/4,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.37

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