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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,752.08, 6,556.92 and 2,762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,752.08, 6,556.92 and 2,762.24 is: 3,811.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,752.08 : 6,556.92 = 2,762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,752.08/6,556.92 = 2,762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,752.08x = 6,556.92 × 2,762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,752.08x = 18,111,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,111,786.70/4,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.34

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