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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.98, 5,864.61 and 2,757.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.98, 5,864.61 and 2,757.22 is: 3,806.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.98 : 5,864.61 = 2,757.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.98/5,864.61 = 2,757.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.98x = 5,864.61 × 2,757.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.98x = 16,170,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170,019.98/4,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.52

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