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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.37, 5,790.81 and 2,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.37, 5,790.81 and 2,983.23 is: 4,477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.37 : 5,790.81 = 2,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.37/5,790.81 = 2,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.37x = 5,790.81 × 2,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.37x = 17,275,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275,274.25/3,858.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.36

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