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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.35, 5,795.86 and 2,763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.35, 5,795.86 and 2,763.11 is: 3,817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.35 : 5,795.86 = 2,763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.35/5,795.86 = 2,763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.35x = 5,795.86 × 2,763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.35x = 16,014,584.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014,584.91/4,195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.23

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