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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.97, 6,558.75 and 2,865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.97, 6,558.75 and 2,865.28 is: 3,952.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.97 : 6,558.75 = 2,865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.97/6,558.75 = 2,865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.97x = 6,558.75 × 2,865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.97x = 18,792,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,792,638.80/4,754.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.21

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