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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.58, 5,795.91 and 2,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.58, 5,795.91 and 2,710.02 is: 3,737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.58 : 5,795.91 = 2,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.58/5,795.91 = 2,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.58x = 5,795.91 × 2,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.58x = 15,707,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707,032.02/4,202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.47

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