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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.92, 5,871.25 and 2,683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.92, 5,871.25 and 2,683.92 is: 3,703.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.92 : 5,871.25 = 2,683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.92/5,871.25 = 2,683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.92x = 5,871.25 × 2,683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.92x = 15,757,965.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757,965.30/4,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.47

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