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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.46, 5,881.77 and 2,866.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.46, 5,881.77 and 2,866.26 is: 3,957.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.46 : 5,881.77 = 2,866.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.46/5,881.77 = 2,866.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.46x = 5,881.77 × 2,866.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.46x = 16,858,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,858,682.08/4,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.94

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