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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.54, 6,553.13 and 2,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.54, 6,553.13 and 2,759.27 is: 3,807.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.54 : 6,553.13 = 2,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.54/6,553.13 = 2,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.54x = 6,553.13 × 2,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.54x = 18,081,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081,808.45/4,748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.87

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