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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,111.73, 5,669.19 and 2,853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,111.73, 5,669.19 and 2,853.84 is: 3,934.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,111.73 : 5,669.19 = 2,853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,111.73/5,669.19 = 2,853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,111.73x = 5,669.19 × 2,853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,111.73x = 16,178,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178,961.19/4,111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.84

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