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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.33, 5,775.95 and 2,695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.33, 5,775.95 and 2,695.11 is: 3,718.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.33 : 5,775.95 = 2,695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.33/5,775.95 = 2,695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.33x = 5,775.95 × 2,695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.33x = 15,566,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566,828.15/4,186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.49

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