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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.91, 6,561.80 and 2,765.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.91, 6,561.80 and 2,765.22 is: 3,816.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.91 : 6,561.80 = 2,765.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.91/6,561.80 = 2,765.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.91x = 6,561.80 × 2,765.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.91x = 18,144,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,144,806.77/4,753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.82

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