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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.39, 5,599.62 and 2,714.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.39, 5,599.62 and 2,714.22 is: 3,746.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.39 : 5,599.62 = 2,714.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.39/5,599.62 = 2,714.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.39x = 5,599.62 × 2,714.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.39x = 15,198,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198,600.60/4,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.83

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