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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.79, 5,748.83 and 2,673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.79, 5,748.83 and 2,673.74 is: 3,689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.79 : 5,748.83 = 2,673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.79/5,748.83 = 2,673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.79x = 5,748.83 × 2,673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.79x = 15,370,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,370,876.72/4,165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.79

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