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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.66, 5,814.32 and 2,723.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.66, 5,814.32 and 2,723.73 is: 3,756.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.66 : 5,814.32 = 2,723.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.66/5,814.32 = 2,723.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.66x = 5,814.32 × 2,723.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.66x = 15,836,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,836,624.19/4,215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.62

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