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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.94, 5,709.39 and 2,813.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.94, 5,709.39 and 2,813.33 is: 3,877.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.94 : 5,709.39 = 2,813.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.94/5,709.39 = 2,813.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.94x = 5,709.39 × 2,813.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.94x = 16,062,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062,401.89/4,141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.99

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