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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.55, 5,874.40 and 2,767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.55, 5,874.40 and 2,767.98 is: 3,817.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.55 : 5,874.40 = 2,767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.55/5,874.40 = 2,767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.55x = 5,874.40 × 2,767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.55x = 16,260,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,260,247.20/4,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.36

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