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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041, 5,576.82 and 2,694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041, 5,576.82 and 2,694.27 is: 3,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041 : 5,576.82 = 2,694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041/5,576.82 = 2,694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041x = 5,576.82 × 2,694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041x = 15,025,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025,458.82/4,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.25

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