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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.16, 5,565.87 and 2,774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.16, 5,565.87 and 2,774.48 is: 3,831.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.16 : 5,565.87 = 2,774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.16/5,565.87 = 2,774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.16x = 5,565.87 × 2,774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.16x = 15,442,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,367.17/4,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.71

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