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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182, 5,769.52 and 2,689.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182, 5,769.52 and 2,689.68 is: 3,710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182 : 5,769.52 = 2,689.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182/5,769.52 = 2,689.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182x = 5,769.52 × 2,689.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182x = 15,518,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518,162.55/4,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.70

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