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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.06, 6,546.89 and 2,753.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.06, 6,546.89 and 2,753.89 is: 3,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.06 : 6,546.89 = 2,753.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.06/6,546.89 = 2,753.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.06x = 6,546.89 × 2,753.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.06x = 18,029,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,414.90/4,744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.42

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