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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.76, 5,537.28 and 2,835.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.76, 5,537.28 and 2,835.84 is: 3,912.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.76 : 5,537.28 = 2,835.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.76/5,537.28 = 2,835.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.76x = 5,537.28 × 2,835.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.76x = 15,702,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,840.12/4,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.25

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