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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.61, 6,554.72 and 2,861.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.61, 6,554.72 and 2,861.69 is: 3,948.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.61 : 6,554.72 = 2,861.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.61/6,554.72 = 2,861.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.61x = 6,554.72 × 2,861.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.61x = 18,757,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757,551.06/4,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.46

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