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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.84, 5,575.68 and 2,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.84, 5,575.68 and 2,797.44 is: 3,864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.84 : 5,575.68 = 2,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.84/5,575.68 = 2,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.84x = 5,575.68 × 2,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.84x = 15,597,630.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597,630.26/4,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.78

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