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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.42, 5,764.77 and 2,687.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.42, 5,764.77 and 2,687.21 is: 3,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.42 : 5,764.77 = 2,687.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.42/5,764.77 = 2,687.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.42x = 5,764.77 × 2,687.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.42x = 15,491,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,491,140.39/4,178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.42

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