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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.42, 6,565.36 and 2,769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.42, 6,565.36 and 2,769.76 is: 3,820.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.42 : 6,565.36 = 2,769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.42/6,565.36 = 2,769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.42x = 6,565.36 × 2,769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.42x = 18,184,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,184,471.51/4,759.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.73

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