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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.45, 5,774.30 and 2,691.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.45, 5,774.30 and 2,691.95 is: 3,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.45 : 5,774.30 = 2,691.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.45/5,774.30 = 2,691.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.45x = 5,774.30 × 2,691.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.45x = 15,544,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544,127.86/4,181.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.40

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