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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.80, 6,559.74 and 2,764.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.80, 6,559.74 and 2,764.26 is: 3,814.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.80 : 6,559.74 = 2,764.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.80/6,559.74 = 2,764.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.80x = 6,559.74 × 2,764.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.80x = 18,132,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,132,826.89/4,753.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.39

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