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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.42, 6,562.48 and 2,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.42, 6,562.48 and 2,867.04 is: 3,956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.42 : 6,562.48 = 2,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.42/6,562.48 = 2,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.42x = 6,562.48 × 2,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.42x = 18,814,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,814,892.66/4,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.52

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