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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.92, 5,867.24 and 2,761.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.92, 5,867.24 and 2,761.11 is: 3,810.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.92 : 5,867.24 = 2,761.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.92/5,867.24 = 2,761.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.92x = 5,867.24 × 2,761.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.92x = 16,200,081.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,081.23/4,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.07

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