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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.14, 5,637.18 and 2,669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.14, 5,637.18 and 2,669.34 is: 3,682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.14 : 5,637.18 = 2,669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.14/5,637.18 = 2,669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.14x = 5,637.18 × 2,669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.14x = 15,047,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047,550.06/4,086.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.58

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