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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.84, 5,862.27 and 2,655.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.84, 5,862.27 and 2,655.48 is: 3,664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.84 : 5,862.27 = 2,655.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.84/5,862.27 = 2,655.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.84x = 5,862.27 × 2,655.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.84x = 15,567,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,567,140.74/4,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.72

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