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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.93, 5,548.16 and 2,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.93, 5,548.16 and 2,759.94 is: 3,809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.93 : 5,548.16 = 2,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.93/5,548.16 = 2,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.93x = 5,548.16 × 2,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.93x = 15,312,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,312,588.71/4,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.17

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