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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.62, 5,792.91 and 2,707.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.62, 5,792.91 and 2,707.39 is: 3,735.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.62 : 5,792.91 = 2,707.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.62/5,792.91 = 2,707.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.62x = 5,792.91 × 2,707.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.62x = 15,683,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,683,666.60/4,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.43

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