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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.67, 5,709.96 and 2,646.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.67, 5,709.96 and 2,646.81 is: 3,653.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.67 : 5,709.96 = 2,646.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.67/5,709.96 = 2,646.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.67x = 5,709.96 × 2,646.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.67x = 15,113,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113,179.23/4,136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.47

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