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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.84, 6,553.04 and 2,759.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.84, 6,553.04 and 2,759.05 is: 3,807.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.84 : 6,553.04 = 2,759.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.84/6,553.04 = 2,759.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.84x = 6,553.04 × 2,759.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.84x = 18,080,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,080,165.01/4,748.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.28

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