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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,814.64, 5,710.80 and 2,893.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,814.64, 5,710.80 and 2,893.83 is: 4,332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,814.64 : 5,710.80 = 2,893.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,814.64/5,710.80 = 2,893.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,814.64x = 5,710.80 × 2,893.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,814.64x = 16,526,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526,073.80/3,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.27

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