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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.94, 5,844.87 and 2,819.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.94, 5,844.87 and 2,819.99 is: 3,892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.94 : 5,844.87 = 2,819.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.94/5,844.87 = 2,819.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.94x = 5,844.87 × 2,819.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.94x = 16,482,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,482,489.56/4,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.95

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