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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.74, 6,555.58 and 2,761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.74, 6,555.58 and 2,761.38 is: 3,810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.74 : 6,555.58 = 2,761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.74/6,555.58 = 2,761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.74x = 6,555.58 × 2,761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.74x = 18,102,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102,447.50/4,750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.45

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