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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.90, 5,964.26 and 2,831.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.90, 5,964.26 and 2,831.44 is: 3,903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.90 : 5,964.26 = 2,831.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.90/5,964.26 = 2,831.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.90x = 5,964.26 × 2,831.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.90x = 16,887,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,887,444.33/4,325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.80

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