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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.95, 5,881.68 and 2,582.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.95, 5,881.68 and 2,582.82 is: 3,564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.95 : 5,881.68 = 2,582.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.95/5,881.68 = 2,582.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.95x = 5,881.68 × 2,582.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.95x = 15,191,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191,320.74/4,261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.41

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