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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.21, 5,966.52 and 2,731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.21, 5,966.52 and 2,731.28 is: 3,767.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.21 : 5,966.52 = 2,731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.21/5,966.52 = 2,731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.21x = 5,966.52 × 2,731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.21x = 16,296,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296,251.66/4,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.74

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