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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,843.81, 5,302.90 and 2,837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,843.81, 5,302.90 and 2,837.93 is: 3,915.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,843.81 : 5,302.90 = 2,837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,843.81/5,302.90 = 2,837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,843.81x = 5,302.90 × 2,837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,843.81x = 15,049,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049,259.00/3,843.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.19

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