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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.94, 5,629.41 and 2,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.94, 5,629.41 and 2,747.36 is: 3,794.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.94 : 5,629.41 = 2,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.94/5,629.41 = 2,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.94x = 5,629.41 × 2,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.94x = 15,465,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465,987.71/4,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.46

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