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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.42, 6,553.96 and 2,759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.42, 6,553.96 and 2,759.34 is: 3,806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.42 : 6,553.96 = 2,759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.42/6,553.96 = 2,759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.42x = 6,553.96 × 2,759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.42x = 18,084,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084,603.99/4,750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.95

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