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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,067.82, 5,611.92 and 2,741.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,067.82, 5,611.92 and 2,741.95 is: 3,782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,067.82 : 5,611.92 = 2,741.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,067.82/5,611.92 = 2,741.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,067.82x = 5,611.92 × 2,741.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,067.82x = 15,387,604.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,387,604.04/4,067.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.76

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