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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.88, 5,759.64 and 3,049.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.88, 5,759.64 and 3,049.11 is: 4,211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.88 : 5,759.64 = 3,049.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.88/5,759.64 = 3,049.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.88x = 5,759.64 × 3,049.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.88x = 17,561,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,775.92/4,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.58

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