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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.49, 5,942.84 and 2,813.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.49, 5,942.84 and 2,813.64 is: 3,883.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.49 : 5,942.84 = 2,813.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.49/5,942.84 = 2,813.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.49x = 5,942.84 × 2,813.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.49x = 16,720,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,720,975.98/4,305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.64

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