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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.70, 5,669.37 and 2,849.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.70, 5,669.37 and 2,849.94 is: 3,934.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.70 : 5,669.37 = 2,849.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.70/5,669.37 = 2,849.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.70x = 5,669.37 × 2,849.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.70x = 16,157,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157,364.34/4,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.39

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