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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.33, 5,739.44 and 2,832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.33, 5,739.44 and 2,832.56 is: 3,909.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.33 : 5,739.44 = 2,832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.33/5,739.44 = 2,832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.33x = 5,739.44 × 2,832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.33x = 16,257,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,257,308.35/4,158.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.58

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