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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,123.78, 5,687.62 and 2,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,123.78, 5,687.62 and 2,795.18 is: 3,855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,123.78 : 5,687.62 = 2,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,123.78/5,687.62 = 2,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,123.78x = 5,687.62 × 2,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,123.78x = 15,897,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897,886.25/4,123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.18

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