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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.70, 5,924.34 and 2,803.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.70, 5,924.34 and 2,803.08 is: 3,865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.70 : 5,924.34 = 2,803.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.70/5,924.34 = 2,803.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.70x = 5,924.34 × 2,803.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.70x = 16,606,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,606,398.97/4,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.82

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