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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.27, 5,774.74 and 2,673.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.27, 5,774.74 and 2,673.22 is: 3,689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.27 : 5,774.74 = 2,673.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.27/5,774.74 = 2,673.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.27x = 5,774.74 × 2,673.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.27x = 15,437,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437,128.54/4,184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.33

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