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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.25, 5,659.30 and 2,706.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.25, 5,659.30 and 2,706.05 is: 3,735.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.25 : 5,659.30 = 2,706.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.25/5,659.30 = 2,706.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.25x = 5,659.30 × 2,706.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.25x = 15,314,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,314,366.30/4,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.89

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