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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.58, 5,713.99 and 2,812.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.58, 5,713.99 and 2,812.98 is: 3,880.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.58 : 5,713.99 = 2,812.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.58/5,713.99 = 2,812.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.58x = 5,713.99 × 2,812.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.58x = 16,073,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073,339.59/4,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.97

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