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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.42, 5,776.03 and 2,692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.42, 5,776.03 and 2,692.74 is: 3,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.42 : 5,776.03 = 2,692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.42/5,776.03 = 2,692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.42x = 5,776.03 × 2,692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.42x = 15,553,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553,379.62/4,187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.31

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