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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.84, 5,927.64 and 2,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.84, 5,927.64 and 2,881.04 is: 3,973.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.84 : 5,927.64 = 2,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.84/5,927.64 = 2,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.84x = 5,927.64 × 2,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.84x = 17,077,767.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,077,767.95/4,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.57

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