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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.78, 5,588.94 and 2,703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.78, 5,588.94 and 2,703.08 is: 3,730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.78 : 5,588.94 = 2,703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.78/5,588.94 = 2,703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.78x = 5,588.94 × 2,703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.78x = 15,107,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,107,351.94/4,049.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.41

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