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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.29, 5,774.08 and 2,691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.29, 5,774.08 and 2,691.82 is: 3,717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.29 : 5,774.08 = 2,691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.29/5,774.08 = 2,691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.29x = 5,774.08 × 2,691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.29x = 15,542,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542,805.19/4,181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.23

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