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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.58, 5,546.52 and 2,676.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.58, 5,546.52 and 2,676.86 is: 3,692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.58 : 5,546.52 = 2,676.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.58/5,546.52 = 2,676.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.58x = 5,546.52 × 2,676.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.58x = 14,847,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,847,271.39/4,020.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.82

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