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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.76, 5,541.90 and 2,687.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.76, 5,541.90 and 2,687.98 is: 3,710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.76 : 5,541.90 = 2,687.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.76/5,541.90 = 2,687.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.76x = 5,541.90 × 2,687.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.76x = 14,896,488.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,896,488.65/4,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.44

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