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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.80, 5,782.27 and 2,373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.80, 5,782.27 and 2,373.86 is: 3,275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.80 : 5,782.27 = 2,373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.80/5,782.27 = 2,373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.80x = 5,782.27 × 2,373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.80x = 13,726,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,726,307.74/4,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.35

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