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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.76, 6,562.50 and 2,766.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.76, 6,562.50 and 2,766.29 is: 3,817.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.76 : 6,562.50 = 2,766.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.76/6,562.50 = 2,766.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.76x = 6,562.50 × 2,766.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.76x = 18,153,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,153,745.31/4,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.22

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