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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.58, 5,662.51 and 2,687.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.58, 5,662.51 and 2,687.67 is: 3,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.58 : 5,662.51 = 2,687.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.58/5,662.51 = 2,687.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.58x = 5,662.51 × 2,687.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.58x = 15,218,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218,951.53/4,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.90

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