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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.37, 5,774.11 and 2,691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.37, 5,774.11 and 2,691.82 is: 3,717.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.37 : 5,774.11 = 2,691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.37/5,774.11 = 2,691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.37x = 5,774.11 × 2,691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.37x = 15,542,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542,856.60/4,181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.17

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