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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,081.74, 5,637.38 and 2,753.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,081.74, 5,637.38 and 2,753.13 is: 3,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,081.74 : 5,637.38 = 2,753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,081.74/5,637.38 = 2,753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,081.74x = 5,637.38 × 2,753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,081.74x = 15,520,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520,440.00/4,081.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.41

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