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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.48, 5,779.86 and 2,697.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.48, 5,779.86 and 2,697.19 is: 3,721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.48 : 5,779.86 = 2,697.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.48/5,779.86 = 2,697.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.48x = 5,779.86 × 2,697.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.48x = 15,589,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,380.59/4,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.08

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