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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.91, 5,734.79 and 2,833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.91, 5,734.79 and 2,833.31 is: 3,904.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.91 : 5,734.79 = 2,833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.91/5,734.79 = 2,833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.91x = 5,734.79 × 2,833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.91x = 16,248,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,248,423.69/4,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.08

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