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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.23, 5,865.74 and 2,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.23, 5,865.74 and 2,716.28 is: 3,746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.23 : 5,865.74 = 2,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.23/5,865.74 = 2,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.23x = 5,865.74 × 2,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.23x = 15,932,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932,962.92/4,252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.97

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