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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.46, 5,780.27 and 2,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.46, 5,780.27 and 2,698.24 is: 3,722.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.46 : 5,780.27 = 2,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.46/5,780.27 = 2,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.46x = 5,780.27 × 2,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.46x = 15,596,513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596,513.33/4,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.80

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