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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.76, 5,774.88 and 2,613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.76, 5,774.88 and 2,613.28 is: 3,605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.76 : 5,774.88 = 2,613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.76/5,774.88 = 2,613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.76x = 5,774.88 × 2,613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.76x = 15,091,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091,378.41/4,185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.41

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