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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.08, 5,801.98 and 2,769.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.08, 5,801.98 and 2,769.30 is: 3,820.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.08 : 5,801.98 = 2,769.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.08/5,801.98 = 2,769.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.08x = 5,801.98 × 2,769.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.08x = 16,067,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067,423.21/4,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.96

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