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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.91, 5,759.43 and 2,683.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.91, 5,759.43 and 2,683.98 is: 3,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.91 : 5,759.43 = 2,683.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.91/5,759.43 = 2,683.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.91x = 5,759.43 × 2,683.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.91x = 15,458,194.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,458,194.93/4,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.75

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