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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.83, 5,968.49 and 2,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.83, 5,968.49 and 2,835.20 is: 3,910.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.83 : 5,968.49 = 2,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.83/5,968.49 = 2,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.83x = 5,968.49 × 2,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.83x = 16,921,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,921,863.59/4,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.01

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