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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.78, 6,548.05 and 2,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.78, 6,548.05 and 2,755.96 is: 3,803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.78 : 6,548.05 = 2,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.78/6,548.05 = 2,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.78x = 6,548.05 × 2,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.78x = 18,046,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046,163.88/4,744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.37

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