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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,756.81, 6,562.80 and 2,765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,756.81, 6,562.80 and 2,765.74 is: 3,815.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,756.81 : 6,562.80 = 2,765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,756.81/6,562.80 = 2,765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,756.81x = 6,562.80 × 2,765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,756.81x = 18,150,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,150,998.47/4,756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.79

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