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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.32, 5,753.76 and 2,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.32, 5,753.76 and 2,771.52 is: 3,825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.32 : 5,753.76 = 2,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.32/5,753.76 = 2,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.32x = 5,753.76 × 2,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.32x = 15,946,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,946,660.92/4,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.68

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