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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.26, 7,126.52 and 2,674.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.26, 7,126.52 and 2,674.23 is: 4,007.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.26 : 7,126.52 = 2,674.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.26/7,126.52 = 2,674.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.26x = 7,126.52 × 2,674.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.26x = 19,057,940.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,057,940.21/4,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.76

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