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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.83, 6,543.72 and 2,752.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.83, 6,543.72 and 2,752.47 is: 3,798.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.83 : 6,543.72 = 2,752.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.83/6,543.72 = 2,752.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.83x = 6,543.72 × 2,752.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.83x = 18,011,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011,392.99/4,741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.41

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