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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.53, 6,551.85 and 2,757.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.53, 6,551.85 and 2,757.90 is: 3,805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.53 : 6,551.85 = 2,757.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.53/6,551.85 = 2,757.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.53x = 6,551.85 × 2,757.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.53x = 18,069,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069,347.12/4,748.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.25

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