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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.93, 5,696.53 and 2,450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.93, 5,696.53 and 2,450.15 is: 3,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.93 : 5,696.53 = 2,450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.93/5,696.53 = 2,450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.93x = 5,696.53 × 2,450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.93x = 13,957,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,957,352.98/4,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.20

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