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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.93, 7,133.79 and 2,568.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.93, 7,133.79 and 2,568.93 is: 3,853.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.93 : 7,133.79 = 2,568.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.93/7,133.79 = 2,568.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.93x = 7,133.79 × 2,568.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.93x = 18,326,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,326,207.14/4,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.34

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