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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.76, 5,932.08 and 2,803.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.76, 5,932.08 and 2,803.77 is: 3,869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.76 : 5,932.08 = 2,803.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.76/5,932.08 = 2,803.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.76x = 5,932.08 × 2,803.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.76x = 16,632,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,187.94/4,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.07

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