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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.30, 5,694.88 and 2,806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.30, 5,694.88 and 2,806.06 is: 3,867.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.30 : 5,694.88 = 2,806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.30/5,694.88 = 2,806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.30x = 5,694.88 × 2,806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.30x = 15,980,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,980,132.47/4,132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.13

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