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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.03, 5,565.65 and 2,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.03, 5,565.65 and 2,774.32 is: 3,831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.03 : 5,565.65 = 2,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.03/5,565.65 = 2,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.03x = 5,565.65 × 2,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.03x = 15,440,894.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440,894.11/4,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.46

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