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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.40, 6,551.91 and 2,758.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.40, 6,551.91 and 2,758.23 is: 3,805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.40 : 6,551.91 = 2,758.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.40/6,551.91 = 2,758.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.40x = 6,551.91 × 2,758.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.40x = 18,071,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,071,674.72/4,748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.85

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