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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.69, 5,750.98 and 2,750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.69, 5,750.98 and 2,750.56 is: 3,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.69 : 5,750.98 = 2,750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.69/5,750.98 = 2,750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.69x = 5,750.98 × 2,750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.69x = 15,818,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,818,415.55/4,168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.58

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