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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.92, 5,785.98 and 2,701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.92, 5,785.98 and 2,701.32 is: 3,730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.92 : 5,785.98 = 2,701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.92/5,785.98 = 2,701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.92x = 5,785.98 × 2,701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.92x = 15,629,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629,783.49/4,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.33

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