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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.64, 5,870.82 and 2,763.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.64, 5,870.82 and 2,763.62 is: 3,812.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.64 : 5,870.82 = 2,763.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.64/5,870.82 = 2,763.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.64x = 5,870.82 × 2,763.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.64x = 16,224,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,224,715.57/4,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.52

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