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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.47, 5,828.55 and 2,804.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.47, 5,828.55 and 2,804.71 is: 3,870.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.47 : 5,828.55 = 2,804.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.47/5,828.55 = 2,804.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.47x = 5,828.55 × 2,804.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.47x = 16,347,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,347,392.47/4,223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.61

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