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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.62, 5,645.75 and 2,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.62, 5,645.75 and 2,676.74 is: 3,692.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.62 : 5,645.75 = 2,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.62/5,645.75 = 2,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.62x = 5,645.75 × 2,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.62x = 15,112,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,163.24/4,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.54

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