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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.07, 5,826.41 and 2,732.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.07, 5,826.41 and 2,732.87 is: 3,770.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.07 : 5,826.41 = 2,732.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.07/5,826.41 = 2,732.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.07x = 5,826.41 × 2,732.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.07x = 15,922,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922,827.93/4,223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.44

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