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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.76, 6,547.38 and 2,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.76, 6,547.38 and 2,754.68 is: 3,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.76 : 6,547.38 = 2,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.76/6,547.38 = 2,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.76x = 6,547.38 × 2,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.76x = 18,035,936.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035,936.74/4,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.23

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