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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.22, 5,941.35 and 2,793.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.22, 5,941.35 and 2,793.15 is: 3,854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.22 : 5,941.35 = 2,793.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.22/5,941.35 = 2,793.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.22x = 5,941.35 × 2,793.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.22x = 16,595,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595,081.75/4,305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.64

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