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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.18, 5,941.98 and 2,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.18, 5,941.98 and 2,883.60 is: 3,982.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.18 : 5,941.98 = 2,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.18/5,941.98 = 2,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.18x = 5,941.98 × 2,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.18x = 17,134,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,134,293.53/4,302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.70

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