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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.04, 5,827.08 and 2,964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.04, 5,827.08 and 2,964.76 is: 4,092.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.04 : 5,827.08 = 2,964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.04/5,827.08 = 2,964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.04x = 5,827.08 × 2,964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.04x = 17,275,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275,893.70/4,221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.81

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