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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.22, 5,773.99 and 2,691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.22, 5,773.99 and 2,691.73 is: 3,717.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.22 : 5,773.99 = 2,691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.22/5,773.99 = 2,691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.22x = 5,773.99 × 2,691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.22x = 15,541,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,541,979.77/4,181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.09

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