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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.59, 5,795.19 and 2,707.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.59, 5,795.19 and 2,707.09 is: 3,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.59 : 5,795.19 = 2,707.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.59/5,795.19 = 2,707.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.59x = 5,795.19 × 2,707.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.59x = 15,688,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,688,100.90/4,196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.30

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