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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.67, 5,584.71 and 2,721.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.67, 5,584.71 and 2,721.46 is: 3,752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.67 : 5,584.71 = 2,721.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.67/5,584.71 = 2,721.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.67x = 5,584.71 × 2,721.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.67x = 15,198,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198,564.88/4,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.11

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