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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.40, 6,556.02 and 2,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.40, 6,556.02 and 2,761.26 is: 3,810.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.40 : 6,556.02 = 2,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.40/6,556.02 = 2,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.40x = 6,556.02 × 2,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.40x = 18,102,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102,875.79/4,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.01

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