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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.84, 5,605.88 and 2,802.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.84, 5,605.88 and 2,802.67 is: 3,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.84 : 5,605.88 = 2,802.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.84/5,605.88 = 2,802.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.84x = 5,605.88 × 2,802.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.84x = 15,711,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711,403.67/4,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.15

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