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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.44, 5,749.98 and 2,675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.44, 5,749.98 and 2,675.72 is: 3,689.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.44 : 5,749.98 = 2,675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.44/5,749.98 = 2,675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.44x = 5,749.98 × 2,675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.44x = 15,385,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,385,336.49/4,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.14

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