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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.53, 5,592.36 and 2,793.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.53, 5,592.36 and 2,793.83 is: 3,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.53 : 5,592.36 = 2,793.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.53/5,592.36 = 2,793.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.53x = 5,592.36 × 2,793.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.53x = 15,624,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,624,103.14/4,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.25

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