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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.38, 5,754.18 and 2,677.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.38, 5,754.18 and 2,677.62 is: 3,693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.38 : 5,754.18 = 2,677.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.38/5,754.18 = 2,677.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.38x = 5,754.18 × 2,677.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.38x = 15,407,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,407,507.45/4,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.62

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