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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.82, 5,813.97 and 2,889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.82, 5,813.97 and 2,889.24 is: 3,982.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.82 : 5,813.97 = 2,889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.82/5,813.97 = 2,889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.82x = 5,813.97 × 2,889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.82x = 16,797,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,797,954.68/4,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.62

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