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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.58, 5,951.27 and 2,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.58, 5,951.27 and 2,718.90 is: 3,752.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.58 : 5,951.27 = 2,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.58/5,951.27 = 2,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.58x = 5,951.27 × 2,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.58x = 16,180,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180,914.80/4,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.03

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