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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.48, 6,555.43 and 2,760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.48, 6,555.43 and 2,760.72 is: 3,809.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.48 : 6,555.43 = 2,760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.48/6,555.43 = 2,760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.48x = 6,555.43 × 2,760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.48x = 18,097,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097,685.58/4,750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.65

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