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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,128.15, 5,695.56 and 2,533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,128.15, 5,695.56 and 2,533.13 is: 3,494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,128.15 : 5,695.56 = 2,533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,128.15/5,695.56 = 2,533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,128.15x = 5,695.56 × 2,533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,128.15x = 14,427,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427,565.43/4,128.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.92

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