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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.94, 5,802.97 and 2,714.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.94, 5,802.97 and 2,714.73 is: 3,745.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.94 : 5,802.97 = 2,714.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.94/5,802.97 = 2,714.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.94x = 5,802.97 × 2,714.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.94x = 15,753,496.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,496.75/4,205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.54

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