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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.08, 5,672.97 and 2,697.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.08, 5,672.97 and 2,697.30 is: 3,719.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.08 : 5,672.97 = 2,697.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.08/5,672.97 = 2,697.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.08x = 5,672.97 × 2,697.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.08x = 15,301,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301,701.98/4,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.35

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