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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.18, 5,773.94 and 2,693.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.18, 5,773.94 and 2,693.88 is: 3,714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.18 : 5,773.94 = 2,693.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.18/5,773.94 = 2,693.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.18x = 5,773.94 × 2,693.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.18x = 15,554,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554,301.49/4,187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.74

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