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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.31, 6,550.52 and 2,757.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.31, 6,550.52 and 2,757.95 is: 3,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.31 : 6,550.52 = 2,757.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.31/6,550.52 = 2,757.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.31x = 6,550.52 × 2,757.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.31x = 18,066,000.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,066,000.17/4,747.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.52

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