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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.69, 5,780.57 and 2,848.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.69, 5,780.57 and 2,848.91 is: 3,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.69 : 5,780.57 = 2,848.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.69/5,780.57 = 2,848.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.69x = 5,780.57 × 2,848.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.69x = 16,468,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,468,280.53/4,193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.92

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