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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.53, 6,546.95 and 2,754.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.53, 6,546.95 and 2,754.70 is: 3,801.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.53 : 6,546.95 = 2,754.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.53/6,546.95 = 2,754.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.53x = 6,546.95 × 2,754.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.53x = 18,034,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034,878.85/4,744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.19

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