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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.59, 5,869.46 and 2,836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.59, 5,869.46 and 2,836.92 is: 3,913.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.59 : 5,869.46 = 2,836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.59/5,869.46 = 2,836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.59x = 5,869.46 × 2,836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.59x = 16,651,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,651,217.57/4,254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.70

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