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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,743.95, 6,546.64 and 2,755.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,743.95, 6,546.64 and 2,755.67 is: 3,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,743.95 : 6,546.64 = 2,755.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,743.95/6,546.64 = 2,755.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,743.95x = 6,546.64 × 2,755.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,743.95x = 18,040,365.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,040,365.67/4,743.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.82

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