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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.95, 5,803.03 and 2,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.95, 5,803.03 and 2,713.30 is: 3,743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.95 : 5,803.03 = 2,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.95/5,803.03 = 2,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.95x = 5,803.03 × 2,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.95x = 15,745,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,745,361.30/4,205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.59

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