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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.74, 5,782.65 and 2,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.74, 5,782.65 and 2,773.46 is: 3,827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.74 : 5,782.65 = 2,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.74/5,782.65 = 2,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.74x = 5,782.65 × 2,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.74x = 16,037,919.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037,919.56/4,189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.90

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