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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.70, 5,757.82 and 2,682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.70, 5,757.82 and 2,682.74 is: 3,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.70 : 5,757.82 = 2,682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.70/5,757.82 = 2,682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.70x = 5,757.82 × 2,682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.70x = 15,446,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,446,741.71/4,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.09

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