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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.14, 5,867.43 and 2,835.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.14, 5,867.43 and 2,835.45 is: 3,911.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.14 : 5,867.43 = 2,835.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.14/5,867.43 = 2,835.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.14x = 5,867.43 × 2,835.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.14x = 16,636,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,636,775.06/4,253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.65

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