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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.57, 5,803.97 and 2,881.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.57, 5,803.97 and 2,881.97 is: 3,972.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.57 : 5,803.97 = 2,881.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.57/5,803.97 = 2,881.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.57x = 5,803.97 × 2,881.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.57x = 16,726,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,726,867.42/4,210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.59

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