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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.37, 5,717.91 and 2,731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.37, 5,717.91 and 2,731.30 is: 3,766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.37 : 5,717.91 = 2,731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.37/5,717.91 = 2,731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.37x = 5,717.91 × 2,731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.37x = 15,617,327.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,617,327.58/4,146.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.51

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