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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.95, 5,701.17 and 2,799.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.95, 5,701.17 and 2,799.34 is: 3,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.95 : 5,701.17 = 2,799.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.95/5,701.17 = 2,799.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.95x = 5,701.17 × 2,799.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.95x = 15,959,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959,525.80/4,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.22

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