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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.93, 6,558.48 and 2,763.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.93, 6,558.48 and 2,763.65 is: 3,814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.93 : 6,558.48 = 2,763.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.93/6,558.48 = 2,763.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.93x = 6,558.48 × 2,763.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.93x = 18,125,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,125,310.46/4,751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.31

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