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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.57, 5,817.76 and 2,891.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.57, 5,817.76 and 2,891.99 is: 3,986.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.57 : 5,817.76 = 2,891.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.57/5,817.76 = 2,891.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.57x = 5,817.76 × 2,891.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.57x = 16,824,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,824,903.74/4,220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.41

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