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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.67, 5,541.08 and 2,755.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.67, 5,541.08 and 2,755.47 is: 3,804.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.67 : 5,541.08 = 2,755.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.67/5,541.08 = 2,755.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.67x = 5,541.08 × 2,755.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.67x = 15,268,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268,258.89/4,013.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.07

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