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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.50, 5,643.96 and 2,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.50, 5,643.96 and 2,675.68 is: 3,688.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.50 : 5,643.96 = 2,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.50/5,643.96 = 2,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.50x = 5,643.96 × 2,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.50x = 15,101,430.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101,430.89/4,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.22

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