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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.91, 5,759.99 and 2,685.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.91, 5,759.99 and 2,685.71 is: 3,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.91 : 5,759.99 = 2,685.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.91/5,759.99 = 2,685.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.91x = 5,759.99 × 2,685.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.91x = 15,469,662.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469,662.74/4,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.50

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