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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.70, 5,778.06 and 2,696.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.70, 5,778.06 and 2,696.12 is: 3,720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.70 : 5,778.06 = 2,696.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.70/5,778.06 = 2,696.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.70x = 5,778.06 × 2,696.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.70x = 15,578,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,578,343.13/4,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.02

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