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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.59, 5,983.03 and 2,823.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.59, 5,983.03 and 2,823.47 is: 3,895.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.59 : 5,983.03 = 2,823.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.59/5,983.03 = 2,823.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.59x = 5,983.03 × 2,823.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.59x = 16,892,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,892,875.80/4,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.43

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