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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.74, 5,833.41 and 2,811.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.74, 5,833.41 and 2,811.93 is: 3,881.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.74 : 5,833.41 = 2,811.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.74/5,833.41 = 2,811.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.74x = 5,833.41 × 2,811.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.74x = 16,403,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,403,140.58/4,225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.72

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