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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.74, 5,654.54 and 2,682.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.74, 5,654.54 and 2,682.77 is: 3,701.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.74 : 5,654.54 = 2,682.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.74/5,654.54 = 2,682.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.74x = 5,654.54 × 2,682.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.74x = 15,169,808.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,169,808.71/4,098.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.10

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