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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,831.08, 5,742.78 and 2,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,831.08, 5,742.78 and 2,676.52 is: 4,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,831.08 : 5,742.78 = 2,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,831.08/5,742.78 = 2,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,831.08x = 5,742.78 × 2,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,831.08x = 15,370,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,370,665.53/3,831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.10

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