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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.68, 6,559.26 and 2,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.68, 6,559.26 and 2,764.32 is: 3,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.68 : 6,559.26 = 2,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.68/6,559.26 = 2,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.68x = 6,559.26 × 2,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.68x = 18,131,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,131,893.60/4,753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.29

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