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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.58, 6,555.69 and 2,761.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.58, 6,555.69 and 2,761.83 is: 3,811.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.58 : 6,555.69 = 2,761.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.58/6,555.69 = 2,761.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.58x = 6,555.69 × 2,761.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.58x = 18,105,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105,701.31/4,750.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.26

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