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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.38, 5,646.60 and 2,676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.38, 5,646.60 and 2,676.62 is: 3,692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.38 : 5,646.60 = 2,676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.38/5,646.60 = 2,676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.38x = 5,646.60 × 2,676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.38x = 15,113,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113,774.26/4,093.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.25

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