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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.91, 5,694.54 and 2,711.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.91, 5,694.54 and 2,711.03 is: 3,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.91 : 5,694.54 = 2,711.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.91/5,694.54 = 2,711.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.91x = 5,694.54 × 2,711.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.91x = 15,438,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438,040.30/4,127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.92

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