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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,749, 6,553.53 and 2,759.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,749, 6,553.53 and 2,759.57 is: 3,808.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,749 : 6,553.53 = 2,759.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,749/6,553.53 = 2,759.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,749x = 6,553.53 × 2,759.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,749x = 18,084,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084,892.01/4,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.15

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