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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,287, 5,916.42 and 2,714.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,287, 5,916.42 and 2,714.52 is: 3,746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,287 : 5,916.42 = 2,714.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,287/5,916.42 = 2,714.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,287x = 5,916.42 × 2,714.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,287x = 16,060,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060,240.42/4,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.27

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