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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.80, 5,739.39 and 2,832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.80, 5,739.39 and 2,832.23 is: 3,909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.80 : 5,739.39 = 2,832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.80/5,739.39 = 2,832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.80x = 5,739.39 × 2,832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.80x = 16,255,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255,286.89/4,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.59

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