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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.04, 5,935.91 and 2,812.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.04, 5,935.91 and 2,812.14 is: 3,880.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.04 : 5,935.91 = 2,812.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.04/5,935.91 = 2,812.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.04x = 5,935.91 × 2,812.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.04x = 16,692,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,692,609.95/4,302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.16

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