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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,287.17, 5,916.71 and 2,695.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,287.17, 5,916.71 and 2,695.01 is: 3,719.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,287.17 : 5,916.71 = 2,695.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,287.17/5,916.71 = 2,695.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,287.17x = 5,916.71 × 2,695.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,287.17x = 15,945,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945,593.93/4,287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.38

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