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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,752.79, 6,559.23 and 2,763.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,752.79, 6,559.23 and 2,763.73 is: 3,814.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,752.79 : 6,559.23 = 2,763.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,752.79/6,559.23 = 2,763.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,752.79x = 6,559.23 × 2,763.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,752.79x = 18,127,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,127,940.73/4,752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.17

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