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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.88, 5,564.97 and 2,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.88, 5,564.97 and 2,853.33 is: 3,938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.88 : 5,564.97 = 2,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.88/5,564.97 = 2,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.88x = 5,564.97 × 2,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.88x = 15,878,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,878,695.85/4,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.29

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