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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.64, 5,868.12 and 2,835.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.64, 5,868.12 and 2,835.94 is: 3,912.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.64 : 5,868.12 = 2,835.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.64/5,868.12 = 2,835.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.64x = 5,868.12 × 2,835.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.64x = 16,641,636.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,641,636.23/4,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.33

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