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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.98, 5,777.88 and 2,695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.98, 5,777.88 and 2,695.48 is: 3,721.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.98 : 5,777.88 = 2,695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.98/5,777.88 = 2,695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.98x = 5,777.88 × 2,695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.98x = 15,574,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,574,159.98/4,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.44

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