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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.09, 5,867.22 and 2,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.09, 5,867.22 and 2,761.48 is: 3,809.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.09 : 5,867.22 = 2,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.09/5,867.22 = 2,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.09x = 5,867.22 × 2,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.09x = 16,202,206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202,206.37/4,253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.51

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