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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,752.41, 6,559.72 and 2,763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,752.41, 6,559.72 and 2,763.72 is: 3,814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,752.41 : 6,559.72 = 2,763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,752.41/6,559.72 = 2,763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,752.41x = 6,559.72 × 2,763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,752.41x = 18,129,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129,222.45/4,752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.75

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