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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.45, 5,697.49 and 2,712.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.45, 5,697.49 and 2,712.63 is: 3,740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.45 : 5,697.49 = 2,712.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.45/5,697.49 = 2,712.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.45x = 5,697.49 × 2,712.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.45x = 15,455,175.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455,175.52/4,131.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.86

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