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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,742.82, 6,544.72 and 2,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,742.82, 6,544.72 and 2,753.52 is: 3,799.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,742.82 : 6,544.72 = 2,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,742.82/6,544.72 = 2,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,742.82x = 6,544.72 × 2,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,742.82x = 18,021,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,021,010.53/4,742.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.64

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