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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.93, 5,708.93 and 2,718.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.93, 5,708.93 and 2,718.53 is: 3,754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.93 : 5,708.93 = 2,718.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.93/5,708.93 = 2,718.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.93x = 5,708.93 × 2,718.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.93x = 15,519,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,519,897.47/4,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.27

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