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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.69, 5,778.77 and 2,695.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.69, 5,778.77 and 2,695.19 is: 3,721.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.69 : 5,778.77 = 2,695.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.69/5,778.77 = 2,695.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.69x = 5,778.77 × 2,695.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.69x = 15,574,884.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,574,884.09/4,184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.88

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