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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.89, 5,543.84 and 2,673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.89, 5,543.84 and 2,673.72 is: 3,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.89 : 5,543.84 = 2,673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.89/5,543.84 = 2,673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.89x = 5,543.84 × 2,673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.89x = 14,822,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,822,682.57/4,015.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.01

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