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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.92, 5,542.81 and 2,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.92, 5,542.81 and 2,756.72 is: 3,805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.92 : 5,542.81 = 2,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.92/5,542.81 = 2,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.92x = 5,542.81 × 2,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.92x = 15,279,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,279,975.18/4,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.80

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