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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.67, 5,583.33 and 2,720.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.67, 5,583.33 and 2,720.46 is: 3,750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.67 : 5,583.33 = 2,720.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.67/5,583.33 = 2,720.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.67x = 5,583.33 × 2,720.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.67x = 15,189,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,189,225.93/4,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.73

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