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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.42, 5,755.73 and 2,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.42, 5,755.73 and 2,682.66 is: 3,702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.42 : 5,755.73 = 2,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.42/5,755.73 = 2,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.42x = 5,755.73 × 2,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.42x = 15,440,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440,666.64/4,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.42

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