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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.46, 5,780.96 and 2,487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.46, 5,780.96 and 2,487.72 is: 3,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.46 : 5,780.96 = 2,487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.46/5,780.96 = 2,487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.46x = 5,780.96 × 2,487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.46x = 14,381,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,409.81/4,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.76

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