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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.31, 6,554.62 and 2,864.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.31, 6,554.62 and 2,864.51 is: 3,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.31 : 6,554.62 = 2,864.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.31/6,554.62 = 2,864.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.31x = 6,554.62 × 2,864.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.31x = 18,775,806.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775,806.79/4,753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.05

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