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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.52, 5,857.62 and 2,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.52, 5,857.62 and 2,676.14 is: 3,694.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.52 : 5,857.62 = 2,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.52/5,857.62 = 2,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.52x = 5,857.62 × 2,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.52x = 15,675,811.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675,811.19/4,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.06

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