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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.86, 5,869.54 and 2,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.86, 5,869.54 and 2,763.60 is: 3,812.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.86 : 5,869.54 = 2,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.86/5,869.54 = 2,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.86x = 5,869.54 × 2,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.86x = 16,221,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,221,060.74/4,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.36

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