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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.98, 5,875.79 and 2,764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.98, 5,875.79 and 2,764.82 is: 3,816.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.98 : 5,875.79 = 2,764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.98/5,875.79 = 2,764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.98x = 5,875.79 × 2,764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.98x = 16,245,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245,501.71/4,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.20

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