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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.93, 5,562.81 and 2,852.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.93, 5,562.81 and 2,852.19 is: 3,937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.93 : 5,562.81 = 2,852.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.93/5,562.81 = 2,852.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.93x = 5,562.81 × 2,852.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.93x = 15,866,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,866,191.05/4,029.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.09

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