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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.66, 5,955.12 and 2,821.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.66, 5,955.12 and 2,821.97 is: 3,893.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.66 : 5,955.12 = 2,821.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.66/5,955.12 = 2,821.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.66x = 5,955.12 × 2,821.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.66x = 16,805,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,805,140.21/4,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.09

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