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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.34, 5,951.97 and 2,740.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.34, 5,951.97 and 2,740.13 is: 3,781.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.34 : 5,951.97 = 2,740.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.34/5,951.97 = 2,740.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.34x = 5,951.97 × 2,740.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.34x = 16,309,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,309,171.56/4,312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.98

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