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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.57, 5,692.54 and 2,710.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.57, 5,692.54 and 2,710.05 is: 3,738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.57 : 5,692.54 = 2,710.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.57/5,692.54 = 2,710.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.57x = 5,692.54 × 2,710.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.57x = 15,427,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,039.56/4,126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.47

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