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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.13, 5,700.84 and 2,716.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.13, 5,700.84 and 2,716.59 is: 3,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.13 : 5,700.84 = 2,716.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.13/5,700.84 = 2,716.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.13x = 5,700.84 × 2,716.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.13x = 15,486,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,486,844.94/4,132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.91

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