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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.26, 5,655.46 and 2,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.26, 5,655.46 and 2,773.86 is: 3,824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.26 : 5,655.46 = 2,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.26/5,655.46 = 2,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.26x = 5,655.46 × 2,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.26x = 15,687,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687,454.28/4,102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.10

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