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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.62, 5,761.83 and 2,582.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.62, 5,761.83 and 2,582.62 is: 3,563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.62 : 5,761.83 = 2,582.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.62/5,761.83 = 2,582.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.62x = 5,761.83 × 2,582.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.62x = 14,880,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880,612.67/4,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.69

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