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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.80, 5,737.77 and 2,833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.80, 5,737.77 and 2,833.82 is: 3,910.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.80 : 5,737.77 = 2,833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.80/5,737.77 = 2,833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.80x = 5,737.77 × 2,833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.80x = 16,259,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259,781.55/4,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.67

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