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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.71, 5,790.60 and 2,427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.71, 5,790.60 and 2,427.27 is: 3,349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.71 : 5,790.60 = 2,427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.71/5,790.60 = 2,427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.71x = 5,790.60 × 2,427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.71x = 14,055,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,055,349.66/4,195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.93

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