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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.14, 5,764.46 and 2,684.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.14, 5,764.46 and 2,684.70 is: 3,703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.14 : 5,764.46 = 2,684.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.14/5,764.46 = 2,684.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.14x = 5,764.46 × 2,684.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.14x = 15,475,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,475,845.76/4,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.12

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