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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,743.78, 6,546.68 and 2,754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,743.78, 6,546.68 and 2,754.96 is: 3,801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,743.78 : 6,546.68 = 2,754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,743.78/6,546.68 = 2,754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,743.78x = 6,546.68 × 2,754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,743.78x = 18,035,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035,827.76/4,743.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.99

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