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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.32, 6,553.83 and 2,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.32, 6,553.83 and 2,759.24 is: 3,806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.32 : 6,553.83 = 2,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.32/6,553.83 = 2,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.32x = 6,553.83 × 2,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.32x = 18,083,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083,557.12/4,750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.81

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