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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.87, 5,565.42 and 2,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.87, 5,565.42 and 2,777.04 is: 3,829.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.87 : 5,565.42 = 2,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.87/5,565.42 = 2,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.87x = 5,565.42 × 2,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.87x = 15,455,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455,393.96/4,035.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.51

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