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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.08, 5,945.33 and 2,891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.08, 5,945.33 and 2,891.88 is: 3,992.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.08 : 5,945.33 = 2,891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.08/5,945.33 = 2,891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.08x = 5,945.33 × 2,891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.08x = 17,193,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,193,180.92/4,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.77

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