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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.70, 5,802.68 and 2,713.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.70, 5,802.68 and 2,713.05 is: 3,743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.70 : 5,802.68 = 2,713.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.70/5,802.68 = 2,713.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.70x = 5,802.68 × 2,713.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.70x = 15,742,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,742,967.76/4,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.25

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