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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,085.48, 5,637.09 and 2,671.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,085.48, 5,637.09 and 2,671.23 is: 3,685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,085.48 : 5,637.09 = 2,671.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,085.48/5,637.09 = 2,671.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,085.48x = 5,637.09 × 2,671.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,085.48x = 15,057,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,057,963.92/4,085.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.73

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