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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.68, 5,845.86 and 2,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.68, 5,845.86 and 2,838 is: 3,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.68 : 5,845.86 = 2,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.68/5,845.86 = 2,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.68x = 5,845.86 × 2,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.68x = 16,590,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590,550.68/4,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.01

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