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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.65, 5,872.77 and 2,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.65, 5,872.77 and 2,741.88 is: 3,785.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.65 : 5,872.77 = 2,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.65/5,872.77 = 2,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.65x = 5,872.77 × 2,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.65x = 16,102,452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,102,452.63/4,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.56

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