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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.08, 5,878.92 and 2,864.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.08, 5,878.92 and 2,864.72 is: 3,953.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.08 : 5,878.92 = 2,864.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.08/5,878.92 = 2,864.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.08x = 5,878.92 × 2,864.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.08x = 16,841,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,841,459.70/4,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.32

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