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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.43, 6,551.37 and 2,758.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.43, 6,551.37 and 2,758.59 is: 3,806.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.43 : 6,551.37 = 2,758.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.43/6,551.37 = 2,758.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.43x = 6,551.37 × 2,758.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.43x = 18,072,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,072,543.77/4,748.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.00

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