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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.68, 5,546.95 and 2,762.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.68, 5,546.95 and 2,762.71 is: 3,808.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.68 : 5,546.95 = 2,762.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.68/5,546.95 = 2,762.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.68x = 5,546.95 × 2,762.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.68x = 15,324,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,324,593.46/4,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.61

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