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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.88, 5,769.36 and 2,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.88, 5,769.36 and 2,607.04 is: 3,598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.88 : 5,769.36 = 2,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.88/5,769.36 = 2,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.88x = 5,769.36 × 2,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.88x = 15,040,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,040,952.29/4,179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.42

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