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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.66, 5,872.82 and 2,487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.66, 5,872.82 and 2,487.27 is: 3,432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.66 : 5,872.82 = 2,487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.66/5,872.82 = 2,487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.66x = 5,872.82 × 2,487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.66x = 14,607,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,607,277.31/4,255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.43

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