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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.56, 5,869.52 and 2,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.56, 5,869.52 and 2,682.80 is: 3,702.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.56 : 5,869.52 = 2,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.56/5,869.52 = 2,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.56x = 5,869.52 × 2,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.56x = 15,746,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,748.26/4,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.89

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