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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.52, 5,693.67 and 2,711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.52, 5,693.67 and 2,711.43 is: 3,740.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.52 : 5,693.67 = 2,711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.52/5,693.67 = 2,711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.52x = 5,693.67 × 2,711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.52x = 15,437,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437,987.65/4,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.26

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