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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.95, 5,635.49 and 2,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.95, 5,635.49 and 2,759.45 is: 3,807.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.95 : 5,635.49 = 2,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.95/5,635.49 = 2,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.95x = 5,635.49 × 2,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.95x = 15,550,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,550,810.91/4,083.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.78

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