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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.50, 5,692.05 and 2,710.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.50, 5,692.05 and 2,710.35 is: 3,738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.50 : 5,692.05 = 2,710.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.50/5,692.05 = 2,710.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.50x = 5,692.05 × 2,710.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.50x = 15,427,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,447.72/4,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.63

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