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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.55, 5,783.73 and 2,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.55, 5,783.73 and 2,511.60 is: 3,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.55 : 5,783.73 = 2,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.55/5,783.73 = 2,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.55x = 5,783.73 × 2,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.55x = 14,526,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526,416.27/4,190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.47

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