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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.73, 5,782.82 and 2,511.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.73, 5,782.82 and 2,511.83 is: 3,466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.73 : 5,782.82 = 2,511.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.73/5,782.82 = 2,511.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.73x = 5,782.82 × 2,511.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.73x = 14,525,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,419.29/4,190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.08

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