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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.37, 5,767.77 and 2,765.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.37, 5,767.77 and 2,765.08 is: 3,814.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.37 : 5,767.77 = 2,765.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.37/5,767.77 = 2,765.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.37x = 5,767.77 × 2,765.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.37x = 15,948,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,948,345.47/4,181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.14

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