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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.08, 5,768.64 and 2,691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.08, 5,768.64 and 2,691.08 is: 3,714.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.08 : 5,768.64 = 2,691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.08/5,768.64 = 2,691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.08x = 5,768.64 × 2,691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.08x = 15,523,871.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523,871.73/4,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.66

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