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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.61, 5,774.50 and 2,612.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.61, 5,774.50 and 2,612.83 is: 3,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.61 : 5,774.50 = 2,612.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.61/5,774.50 = 2,612.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.61x = 5,774.50 × 2,612.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.61x = 15,087,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,775.66/4,182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.27

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