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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.40, 5,718.96 and 2,887.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.40, 5,718.96 and 2,887.47 is: 3,983.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.40 : 5,718.96 = 2,887.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.40/5,718.96 = 2,887.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.40x = 5,718.96 × 2,887.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.40x = 16,513,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513,325.43/4,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.53

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