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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.62, 5,761.41 and 2,773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.62, 5,761.41 and 2,773.94 is: 3,829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.62 : 5,761.41 = 2,773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.62/5,761.41 = 2,773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.62x = 5,761.41 × 2,773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.62x = 15,981,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981,805.66/4,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.24

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