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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.79, 6,541.98 and 2,751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.79, 6,541.98 and 2,751.26 is: 3,795.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.79 : 6,541.98 = 2,751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.79/6,541.98 = 2,751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.79x = 6,541.98 × 2,751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.79x = 17,998,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998,687.89/4,741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.76

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