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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.09, 5,744.49 and 2,671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.09, 5,744.49 and 2,671.89 is: 3,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.09 : 5,744.49 = 2,671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.09/5,744.49 = 2,671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.09x = 5,744.49 × 2,671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.09x = 15,348,645.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,348,645.39/4,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.73

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