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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.83, 5,981.48 and 2,762.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.83, 5,981.48 and 2,762.95 is: 3,811.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.83 : 5,981.48 = 2,762.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.83/5,981.48 = 2,762.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.83x = 5,981.48 × 2,762.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.83x = 16,526,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526,530.17/4,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.62

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