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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.84, 5,586.33 and 2,872.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.84, 5,586.33 and 2,872.86 is: 3,958.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.84 : 5,586.33 = 2,872.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.84/5,586.33 = 2,872.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.84x = 5,586.33 × 2,872.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.84x = 16,048,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,048,744.00/4,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.90

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