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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.34, 5,767.46 and 2,691.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.34, 5,767.46 and 2,691.14 is: 3,711.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.34 : 5,767.46 = 2,691.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.34/5,767.46 = 2,691.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.34x = 5,767.46 × 2,691.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.34x = 15,521,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,521,042.30/4,181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.98

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