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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.52, 6,556.08 and 2,761.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.52, 6,556.08 and 2,761.02 is: 3,809.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.52 : 6,556.08 = 2,761.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.52/6,556.08 = 2,761.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.52x = 6,556.08 × 2,761.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.52x = 18,101,468.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101,468.00/4,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.62

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