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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.28, 5,865.66 and 2,759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.28, 5,865.66 and 2,759.64 is: 3,805.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.28 : 5,865.66 = 2,759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.28/5,865.66 = 2,759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.28x = 5,865.66 × 2,759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.28x = 16,187,109.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,187,109.96/4,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.79

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