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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.16, 5,695.98 and 2,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.16, 5,695.98 and 2,713.44 is: 3,742.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.16 : 5,695.98 = 2,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.16/5,695.98 = 2,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.16x = 5,695.98 × 2,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.16x = 15,455,699.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455,699.97/4,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.16

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