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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.41, 5,795.72 and 2,711.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.41, 5,795.72 and 2,711.65 is: 3,742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.41 : 5,795.72 = 2,711.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.41/5,795.72 = 2,711.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.41x = 5,795.72 × 2,711.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.41x = 15,715,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,715,979.15/4,199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.43

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