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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.14, 5,753.46 and 2,676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.14, 5,753.46 and 2,676.69 is: 3,692.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.14 : 5,753.46 = 2,676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.14/5,753.46 = 2,676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.14x = 5,753.46 × 2,676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.14x = 15,400,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,400,228.85/4,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.09

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