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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.91, 5,713.48 and 2,799.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.91, 5,713.48 and 2,799.02 is: 3,861.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.91 : 5,713.48 = 2,799.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.91/5,713.48 = 2,799.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.91x = 5,713.48 × 2,799.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.91x = 15,992,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,992,144.79/4,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.99

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