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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.70, 5,862.21 and 2,675.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.70, 5,862.21 and 2,675.06 is: 3,690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.70 : 5,862.21 = 2,675.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.70/5,862.21 = 2,675.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.70x = 5,862.21 × 2,675.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.70x = 15,681,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,681,763.48/4,249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.09

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