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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.52, 6,558.81 and 2,763.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.52, 6,558.81 and 2,763.05 is: 3,812.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.52 : 6,558.81 = 2,763.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.52/6,558.81 = 2,763.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.52x = 6,558.81 × 2,763.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.52x = 18,122,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,122,319.97/4,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.40

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