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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.34, 5,696.16 and 2,449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.34, 5,696.16 and 2,449.02 is: 3,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.34 : 5,696.16 = 2,449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.34/5,696.16 = 2,449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.34x = 5,696.16 × 2,449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.34x = 13,950,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,950,009.76/4,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.90

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