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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.88, 5,694.90 and 2,534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.88, 5,694.90 and 2,534.02 is: 3,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.88 : 5,694.90 = 2,534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.88/5,694.90 = 2,534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.88x = 5,694.90 × 2,534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.88x = 14,430,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,430,990.50/4,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.98

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