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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.91, 6,557.28 and 2,864.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.91, 6,557.28 and 2,864.22 is: 3,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.91 : 6,557.28 = 2,864.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.91/6,557.28 = 2,864.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.91x = 6,557.28 × 2,864.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.91x = 18,781,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,781,492.52/4,753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.75

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