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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.89, 6,555.72 and 2,761.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.89, 6,555.72 and 2,761.03 is: 3,809.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.89 : 6,555.72 = 2,761.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.89/6,555.72 = 2,761.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.89x = 6,555.72 × 2,761.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.89x = 18,100,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,100,539.59/4,750.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.93

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