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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.77, 5,606.48 and 2,804.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.77, 5,606.48 and 2,804.06 is: 3,872.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.77 : 5,606.48 = 2,804.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.77/5,606.48 = 2,804.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.77x = 5,606.48 × 2,804.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.77x = 15,720,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,720,927.34/4,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.37

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