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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.91, 5,864.54 and 2,833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.91, 5,864.54 and 2,833.58 is: 3,911.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.91 : 5,864.54 = 2,833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.91/5,864.54 = 2,833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.91x = 5,864.54 × 2,833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.91x = 16,617,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617,643.75/4,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.96

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