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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.14, 5,869.38 and 2,764.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.14, 5,869.38 and 2,764.48 is: 3,812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.14 : 5,869.38 = 2,764.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.14/5,869.38 = 2,764.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.14x = 5,869.38 × 2,764.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.14x = 16,225,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,225,783.62/4,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.32

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