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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.63, 5,863.99 and 2,832.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.63, 5,863.99 and 2,832.94 is: 3,908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.63 : 5,863.99 = 2,832.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.63/5,863.99 = 2,832.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.63x = 5,863.99 × 2,832.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.63x = 16,612,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612,317.67/4,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.20

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