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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.83, 5,620.96 and 2,741.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.83, 5,620.96 and 2,741.23 is: 3,785.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.83 : 5,620.96 = 2,741.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.83/5,620.96 = 2,741.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.83x = 5,620.96 × 2,741.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.83x = 15,408,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,408,344.18/4,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.99

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