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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.05, 5,706.93 and 2,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.05, 5,706.93 and 2,803.44 is: 3,871.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.05 : 5,706.93 = 2,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.05/5,706.93 = 2,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.05x = 5,706.93 × 2,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.05x = 15,999,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999,035.84/4,132.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.94

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