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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.98, 5,665.80 and 2,692.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.98, 5,665.80 and 2,692.18 is: 3,714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.98 : 5,665.80 = 2,692.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.98/5,665.80 = 2,692.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.98x = 5,665.80 × 2,692.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.98x = 15,253,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,353.44/4,106.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.01

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