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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.40, 5,619.68 and 2,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.40, 5,619.68 and 2,658.74 is: 3,668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.40 : 5,619.68 = 2,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.40/5,619.68 = 2,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.40x = 5,619.68 × 2,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.40x = 14,941,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941,268.00/4,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.01

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