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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.76, 5,790.88 and 2,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.76, 5,790.88 and 2,706.70 is: 3,734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.76 : 5,790.88 = 2,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.76/5,790.88 = 2,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.76x = 5,790.88 × 2,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.76x = 15,674,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,158.64/4,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.82

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