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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.93, 5,776.78 and 2,695.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.93, 5,776.78 and 2,695.71 is: 3,719.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.93 : 5,776.78 = 2,695.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.93/5,776.78 = 2,695.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.93x = 5,776.78 × 2,695.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.93x = 15,572,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572,500.99/4,186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.31

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