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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.93, 5,665.52 and 2,427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.93, 5,665.52 and 2,427.53 is: 3,348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.93 : 5,665.52 = 2,427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.93/5,665.52 = 2,427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.93x = 5,665.52 × 2,427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.93x = 13,753,197.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,753,197.51/4,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.78

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