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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.96, 5,868.93 and 2,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.96, 5,868.93 and 2,837.70 is: 3,916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.96 : 5,868.93 = 2,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.96/5,868.93 = 2,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.96x = 5,868.93 × 2,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.96x = 16,654,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,654,262.66/4,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.84

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