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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.94, 5,701.23 and 2,799.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.94, 5,701.23 and 2,799.35 is: 3,866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.94 : 5,701.23 = 2,799.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.94/5,701.23 = 2,799.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.94x = 5,701.23 × 2,799.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.94x = 15,959,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959,709.69/4,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.26

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