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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.73, 5,772.97 and 2,766.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.73, 5,772.97 and 2,766.49 is: 3,818.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.73 : 5,772.97 = 2,766.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.73/5,772.97 = 2,766.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.73x = 5,772.97 × 2,766.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.73x = 15,970,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,863.78/4,182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.29

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