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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,756.41, 7,135.70 and 2,565.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,756.41, 7,135.70 and 2,565.09 is: 3,848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,756.41 : 7,135.70 = 2,565.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,756.41/7,135.70 = 2,565.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,756.41x = 7,135.70 × 2,565.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,756.41x = 18,303,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303,699.89/4,756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.22

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