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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.81, 5,779.02 and 1,772.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.81, 5,779.02 and 1,772.91 is: 2,657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.81 : 5,779.02 = 1,772.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.81/5,779.02 = 1,772.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.81x = 5,779.02 × 1,772.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.81x = 10,245,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,245,682.35/3,855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.21

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