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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.29, 5,969.57 and 2,834.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.29, 5,969.57 and 2,834.55 is: 3,910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.29 : 5,969.57 = 2,834.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.29/5,969.57 = 2,834.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.29x = 5,969.57 × 2,834.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.29x = 16,921,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,921,051.73/4,327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.31

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