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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.97, 5,872.55 and 2,662.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.97, 5,872.55 and 2,662.43 is: 3,673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.97 : 5,872.55 = 2,662.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.97/5,872.55 = 2,662.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.97x = 5,872.55 × 2,662.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.97x = 15,635,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,210.62/4,255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.72

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