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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,303.63, 5,936.81 and 2,812.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,303.63, 5,936.81 and 2,812.42 is: 3,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,303.63 : 5,936.81 = 2,812.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,303.63/5,936.81 = 2,812.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,303.63x = 5,936.81 × 2,812.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,303.63x = 16,696,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,696,803.18/4,303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.70

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