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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.72, 5,602.50 and 2,801.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.72, 5,602.50 and 2,801.05 is: 3,865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.72 : 5,602.50 = 2,801.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.72/5,602.50 = 2,801.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.72x = 5,602.50 × 2,801.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.72x = 15,692,868.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,692,868.62/4,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.51

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