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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.91, 5,814.66 and 2,723.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.91, 5,814.66 and 2,723.98 is: 3,756.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.91 : 5,814.66 = 2,723.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.91/5,814.66 = 2,723.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.91x = 5,814.66 × 2,723.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.91x = 15,839,017.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,839,017.55/4,215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.96

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