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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.85, 6,552.90 and 2,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.85, 6,552.90 and 2,759.58 is: 3,807.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.85 : 6,552.90 = 2,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.85/6,552.90 = 2,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.85x = 6,552.90 × 2,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.85x = 18,083,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083,251.78/4,748.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.92

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