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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.08, 5,779.75 and 2,697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.08, 5,779.75 and 2,697.86 is: 3,722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.08 : 5,779.75 = 2,697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.08/5,779.75 = 2,697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.08x = 5,779.75 × 2,697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.08x = 15,592,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,592,956.34/4,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.29

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