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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.84, 5,832.59 and 2,811.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.84, 5,832.59 and 2,811.98 is: 3,881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.84 : 5,832.59 = 2,811.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.84/5,832.59 = 2,811.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.84x = 5,832.59 × 2,811.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.84x = 16,401,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401,126.43/4,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.15

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