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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.10, 6,558.49 and 2,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.10, 6,558.49 and 2,763.20 is: 3,812.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.10 : 6,558.49 = 2,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.10/6,558.49 = 2,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.10x = 6,558.49 × 2,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.10x = 18,122,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,122,419.57/4,753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.76

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