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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.84, 6,555.60 and 2,761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.84, 6,555.60 and 2,761.08 is: 3,809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.84 : 6,555.60 = 2,761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.84/6,555.60 = 2,761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.84x = 6,555.60 × 2,761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.84x = 18,100,536.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,100,536.05/4,750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.97

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