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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.07, 5,863.59 and 2,677.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.07, 5,863.59 and 2,677.86 is: 3,694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.07 : 5,863.59 = 2,677.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.07/5,863.59 = 2,677.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.07x = 5,863.59 × 2,677.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.07x = 15,701,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,873.12/4,250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.50

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