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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.37, 5,766.39 and 2,764.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.37, 5,766.39 and 2,764.08 is: 3,812.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.37 : 5,766.39 = 2,764.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.37/5,766.39 = 2,764.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.37x = 5,766.39 × 2,764.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.37x = 15,938,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,938,763.27/4,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.77

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