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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,760.83, 7,126.89 and 2,562.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,760.83, 7,126.89 and 2,562.89 is: 3,836.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,760.83 : 7,126.89 = 2,562.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,760.83/7,126.89 = 2,562.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,760.83x = 7,126.89 × 2,562.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,760.83x = 18,265,429.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,265,429.96/4,760.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.61

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