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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.02, 5,886.51 and 2,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.02, 5,886.51 and 2,843.24 is: 3,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.02 : 5,886.51 = 2,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.02/5,886.51 = 2,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.02x = 5,886.51 × 2,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.02x = 16,736,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,736,760.69/4,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.95

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