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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.62, 5,879.34 and 2,844.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.62, 5,879.34 and 2,844.27 is: 3,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.62 : 5,879.34 = 2,844.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.62/5,879.34 = 2,844.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.62x = 5,879.34 × 2,844.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.62x = 16,722,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722,430.38/4,258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.73

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