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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,109.40, 5,666.22 and 2,783.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,109.40, 5,666.22 and 2,783.97 is: 3,838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,109.40 : 5,666.22 = 2,783.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,109.40/5,666.22 = 2,783.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,109.40x = 5,666.22 × 2,783.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,109.40x = 15,774,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,774,586.49/4,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.66

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