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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.06, 5,864.40 and 2,759.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.06, 5,864.40 and 2,759.22 is: 3,806.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.06 : 5,864.40 = 2,759.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.06/5,864.40 = 2,759.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.06x = 5,864.40 × 2,759.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.06x = 16,181,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,169.77/4,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.38

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