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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.36, 5,776.70 and 2,694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.36, 5,776.70 and 2,694.71 is: 3,717.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.36 : 5,776.70 = 2,694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.36/5,776.70 = 2,694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.36x = 5,776.70 × 2,694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.36x = 15,566,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566,488.90/4,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.50

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