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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.76, 5,727.57 and 2,660.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.76, 5,727.57 and 2,660.81 is: 3,669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.76 : 5,727.57 = 2,660.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.76/5,727.57 = 2,660.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.76x = 5,727.57 × 2,660.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.76x = 15,239,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,975.53/4,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.84

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