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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,877.55, 6,730.88 and 2,753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,877.55, 6,730.88 and 2,753.16 is: 3,799.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,877.55 : 6,730.88 = 2,753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,877.55/6,730.88 = 2,753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,877.55x = 6,730.88 × 2,753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,877.55x = 18,531,150.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,531,150.57/4,877.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.27

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