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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.86, 5,649.98 and 2,762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.86, 5,649.98 and 2,762.25 is: 3,815.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.86 : 5,649.98 = 2,762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.86/5,649.98 = 2,762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.86x = 5,649.98 × 2,762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.86x = 15,606,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,643.44/4,090.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.00

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