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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,749.42, 6,552.59 and 2,758.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,749.42, 6,552.59 and 2,758.34 is: 3,805.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,749.42 : 6,552.59 = 2,758.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,749.42/6,552.59 = 2,758.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,749.42x = 6,552.59 × 2,758.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,749.42x = 18,074,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,074,224.55/4,749.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.56

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