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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,752.14, 6,557.90 and 2,762.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,752.14, 6,557.90 and 2,762.71 is: 3,812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,752.14 : 6,557.90 = 2,762.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,752.14/6,557.90 = 2,762.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,752.14x = 6,557.90 × 2,762.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,752.14x = 18,117,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,117,545.70/4,752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.51

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