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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.48, 5,664.83 and 2,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.48, 5,664.83 and 2,687.52 is: 3,712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.48 : 5,664.83 = 2,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.48/5,664.83 = 2,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.48x = 5,664.83 × 2,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.48x = 15,224,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,224,330.48/4,100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.82

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