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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.98, 5,778.60 and 2,695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.98, 5,778.60 and 2,695.54 is: 3,719.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.98 : 5,778.60 = 2,695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.98/5,778.60 = 2,695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.98x = 5,778.60 × 2,695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.98x = 15,576,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,576,447.44/4,187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.32

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