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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.78, 6,553.62 and 2,652.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.78, 6,553.62 and 2,652.92 is: 3,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.78 : 6,553.62 = 2,652.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.78/6,553.62 = 2,652.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.78x = 6,553.62 × 2,652.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.78x = 17,386,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,386,229.57/4,748.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.20

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