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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.79, 5,872.29 and 2,838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.79, 5,872.29 and 2,838.30 is: 3,918.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.79 : 5,872.29 = 2,838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.79/5,872.29 = 2,838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.79x = 5,872.29 × 2,838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.79x = 16,667,320.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667,320.71/4,253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.23

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