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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.72, 5,887.62 and 2,673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.72, 5,887.62 and 2,673.41 is: 3,688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.72 : 5,887.62 = 2,673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.72/5,887.62 = 2,673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.72x = 5,887.62 × 2,673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.72x = 15,739,992.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739,992.75/4,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.15

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