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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.85, 6,559.98 and 2,764.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.85, 6,559.98 and 2,764.27 is: 3,814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.85 : 6,559.98 = 2,764.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.85/6,559.98 = 2,764.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.85x = 6,559.98 × 2,764.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.85x = 18,133,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133,523.11/4,753.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.49

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