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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.06, 5,807.34 and 2,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.06, 5,807.34 and 2,716.44 is: 3,747.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.06 : 5,807.34 = 2,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.06/5,807.34 = 2,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.06x = 5,807.34 × 2,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.06x = 15,775,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775,290.67/4,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.94

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