Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.21, 5,862 and 2,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,248.21, 5,862 and 2,676 is: 3,692.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,248.21 : 5,862 = 2,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,248.21/5,862 = 2,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,248.21x = 5,862 × 2,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,248.21x = 15,686,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,686,712/4,248.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,692.55
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