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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.22, 5,757.11 and 2,682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.22, 5,757.11 and 2,682.29 is: 3,699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.22 : 5,757.11 = 2,682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.22/5,757.11 = 2,682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.22x = 5,757.11 × 2,682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.22x = 15,442,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,249.62/4,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.43

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