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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.27, 5,767.74 and 2,606.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.27, 5,767.74 and 2,606.63 is: 3,595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.27 : 5,767.74 = 2,606.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.27/5,767.74 = 2,606.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.27x = 5,767.74 × 2,606.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.27x = 15,034,335.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,335.28/4,181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.64

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