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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.77, 6,551.86 and 2,758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.77, 6,551.86 and 2,758.94 is: 3,806.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.77 : 6,551.86 = 2,758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.77/6,551.86 = 2,758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.77x = 6,551.86 × 2,758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.77x = 18,076,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,076,142.07/4,748.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.49

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