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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.07, 5,793.68 and 2,705.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.07, 5,793.68 and 2,705.19 is: 3,732.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.07 : 5,793.68 = 2,705.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.07/5,793.68 = 2,705.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.07x = 5,793.68 × 2,705.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.07x = 15,672,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672,991.67/4,199.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.49

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