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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.39, 6,557.95 and 2,763.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.39, 6,557.95 and 2,763.09 is: 3,813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.39 : 6,557.95 = 2,763.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.39/6,557.95 = 2,763.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.39x = 6,557.95 × 2,763.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.39x = 18,120,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,120,198.95/4,751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.67

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