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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.14, 5,565.83 and 2,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.14, 5,565.83 and 2,774.44 is: 3,831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.14 : 5,565.83 = 2,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.14/5,565.83 = 2,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.14x = 5,565.83 × 2,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.14x = 15,442,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,061.39/4,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.64

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