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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,420.83, 6,098.43 and 2,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,420.83, 6,098.43 and 2,741.70 is: 3,782.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,420.83 : 6,098.43 = 2,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,420.83/6,098.43 = 2,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,420.83x = 6,098.43 × 2,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,420.83x = 16,720,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,720,065.53/4,420.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.11

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