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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.06, 5,753.28 and 2,676.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.06, 5,753.28 and 2,676.61 is: 3,691.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.06 : 5,753.28 = 2,676.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.06/5,753.28 = 2,676.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.06x = 5,753.28 × 2,676.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.06x = 15,399,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399,286.78/4,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.94

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