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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.25, 5,695.96 and 2,713.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.25, 5,695.96 and 2,713.37 is: 3,741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.25 : 5,695.96 = 2,713.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.25/5,695.96 = 2,713.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.25x = 5,695.96 × 2,713.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.25x = 15,455,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455,246.99/4,130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.96

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