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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.81, 5,813.34 and 2,869.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.81, 5,813.34 and 2,869.64 is: 3,960.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.81 : 5,813.34 = 2,869.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.81/5,813.34 = 2,869.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.81x = 5,813.34 × 2,869.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.81x = 16,682,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682,193.00/4,211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.81

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