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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.38, 5,704.97 and 2,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.38, 5,704.97 and 2,717.20 is: 3,750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.38 : 5,704.97 = 2,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.38/5,704.97 = 2,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.38x = 5,704.97 × 2,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.38x = 15,501,537.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,501,537.01/4,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.33

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