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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.10, 5,879.82 and 2,844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.10, 5,879.82 and 2,844.45 is: 3,924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.10 : 5,879.82 = 2,844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.10/5,879.82 = 2,844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.10x = 5,879.82 × 2,844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.10x = 16,724,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,724,854.00/4,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.09

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