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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.55, 6,549.50 and 2,757.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.55, 6,549.50 and 2,757.03 is: 3,803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.55 : 6,549.50 = 2,757.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.55/6,549.50 = 2,757.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.55x = 6,549.50 × 2,757.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.55x = 18,057,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,057,154.20/4,747.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.47

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