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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.70, 5,693.30 and 2,534.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.70, 5,693.30 and 2,534.43 is: 3,495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.70 : 5,693.30 = 2,534.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.70/5,693.30 = 2,534.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.70x = 5,693.30 × 2,534.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.70x = 14,429,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,429,276.66/4,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.72

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