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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.96, 6,562.83 and 2,739.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.96, 6,562.83 and 2,739.27 is: 3,779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.96 : 6,562.83 = 2,739.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.96/6,562.83 = 2,739.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.96x = 6,562.83 × 2,739.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.96x = 17,977,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977,363.33/4,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.97

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