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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.84, 5,658.35 and 2,845.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.84, 5,658.35 and 2,845.97 is: 3,924.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.84 : 5,658.35 = 2,845.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.84/5,658.35 = 2,845.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.84x = 5,658.35 × 2,845.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.84x = 16,103,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103,451.83/4,103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.00

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