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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.28, 5,867.46 and 2,763.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.28, 5,867.46 and 2,763.63 is: 3,809.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.28 : 5,867.46 = 2,763.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.28/5,867.46 = 2,763.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.28x = 5,867.46 × 2,763.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.28x = 16,215,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,215,488.48/4,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.78

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