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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.95, 5,775.98 and 2,507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.95, 5,775.98 and 2,507.91 is: 3,459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.95 : 5,775.98 = 2,507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.95/5,775.98 = 2,507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.95x = 5,775.98 × 2,507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.95x = 14,485,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,485,625.46/4,186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.71

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