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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.89, 6,553.47 and 2,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.89, 6,553.47 and 2,759.24 is: 3,808.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.89 : 6,553.47 = 2,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.89/6,553.47 = 2,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.89x = 6,553.47 × 2,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.89x = 18,082,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082,623.29/4,747.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.56

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