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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.91, 5,733.34 and 2,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.91, 5,733.34 and 2,832.30 is: 3,902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.91 : 5,733.34 = 2,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.91/5,733.34 = 2,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.91x = 5,733.34 × 2,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.91x = 16,238,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238,538.88/4,160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.64

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