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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.88, 5,611.44 and 2,671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.88, 5,611.44 and 2,671.84 is: 3,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.88 : 5,611.44 = 2,671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.88/5,611.44 = 2,671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.88x = 5,611.44 × 2,671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.88x = 14,992,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992,869.85/4,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.21

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