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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.58, 5,565.05 and 2,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.58, 5,565.05 and 2,773.88 is: 3,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.58 : 5,565.05 = 2,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.58/5,565.05 = 2,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.58x = 5,565.05 × 2,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.58x = 15,436,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,436,780.89/4,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.87

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