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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.23, 6,555.58 and 2,862.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.23, 6,555.58 and 2,862.31 is: 3,949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.23 : 6,555.58 = 2,862.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.23/6,555.58 = 2,862.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.23x = 6,555.58 × 2,862.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.23x = 18,764,102.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,764,102.19/4,751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.31

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