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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.98, 5,874.90 and 2,767.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.98, 5,874.90 and 2,767.89 is: 3,818.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.98 : 5,874.90 = 2,767.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.98/5,874.90 = 2,767.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.98x = 5,874.90 × 2,767.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.98x = 16,261,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261,061.40/4,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.07

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