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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.93, 5,976.20 and 2,835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.93, 5,976.20 and 2,835.08 is: 3,912.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.93 : 5,976.20 = 2,835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.93/5,976.20 = 2,835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.93x = 5,976.20 × 2,835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.93x = 16,942,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942,982.30/4,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.99

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