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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.59, 5,748.56 and 2,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.59, 5,748.56 and 2,673.14 is: 3,687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.59 : 5,748.56 = 2,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.59/5,748.56 = 2,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.59x = 5,748.56 × 2,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.59x = 15,366,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,366,670.25/4,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.19

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