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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.72, 5,773.30 and 2,691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.72, 5,773.30 and 2,691.22 is: 3,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.72 : 5,773.30 = 2,691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.72/5,773.30 = 2,691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.72x = 5,773.30 × 2,691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.72x = 15,537,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537,226.69/4,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.40

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