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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.47, 5,638.46 and 2,763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.47, 5,638.46 and 2,763.03 is: 3,811.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.47 : 5,638.46 = 2,763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.47/5,638.46 = 2,763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.47x = 5,638.46 × 2,763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.47x = 15,579,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579,220.32/4,087.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.46

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