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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751, 6,555.94 and 2,761.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751, 6,555.94 and 2,761.54 is: 3,810.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751 : 6,555.94 = 2,761.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751/6,555.94 = 2,761.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751x = 6,555.94 × 2,761.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751x = 18,104,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,104,490.55/4,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.67

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