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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.29, 5,780.86 and 2,774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.29, 5,780.86 and 2,774.64 is: 3,827.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.29 : 5,780.86 = 2,774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.29/5,780.86 = 2,774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.29x = 5,780.86 × 2,774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.29x = 16,039,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,039,805.39/4,190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.85

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