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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.76, 5,619.38 and 2,748.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.76, 5,619.38 and 2,748.17 is: 3,788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.76 : 5,619.38 = 2,748.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.76/5,619.38 = 2,748.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.76x = 5,619.38 × 2,748.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.76x = 15,442,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,969.70/4,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.05

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