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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.61, 5,794.56 and 2,805.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.61, 5,794.56 and 2,805.93 is: 3,866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.61 : 5,794.56 = 2,805.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.61/5,794.56 = 2,805.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.61x = 5,794.56 × 2,805.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.61x = 16,259,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259,129.74/4,205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.06

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