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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.93, 5,556.80 and 2,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.93, 5,556.80 and 2,833.08 is: 3,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.93 : 5,556.80 = 2,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.93/5,556.80 = 2,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.93x = 5,556.80 × 2,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.93x = 15,742,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,742,845.19/4,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.42

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