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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.64, 5,787.49 and 2,774.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.64, 5,787.49 and 2,774.87 is: 3,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.64 : 5,787.49 = 2,774.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.64/5,787.49 = 2,774.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.64x = 5,787.49 × 2,774.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.64x = 16,059,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,059,532.38/4,193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.50

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