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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.66, 6,558.58 and 2,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.66, 6,558.58 and 2,763.84 is: 3,813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.66 : 6,558.58 = 2,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.66/6,558.58 = 2,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.66x = 6,558.58 × 2,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.66x = 18,126,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126,865.75/4,753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.24

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