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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.94, 5,632.52 and 2,757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.94, 5,632.52 and 2,757.06 is: 3,803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.94 : 5,632.52 = 2,757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.94/5,632.52 = 2,757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.94x = 5,632.52 × 2,757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.94x = 15,529,195.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,195.59/4,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.43

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