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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.37, 5,939.67 and 2,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.37, 5,939.67 and 2,709.20 is: 3,737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.37 : 5,939.67 = 2,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.37/5,939.67 = 2,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.37x = 5,939.67 × 2,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.37x = 16,091,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,091,772.67/4,305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.60

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