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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.70, 5,772.54 and 2,692.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.70, 5,772.54 and 2,692.12 is: 3,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.70 : 5,772.54 = 2,692.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.70/5,772.54 = 2,692.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.70x = 5,772.54 × 2,692.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.70x = 15,540,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,370.38/4,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.50

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