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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.72, 6,391.86 and 2,876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.72, 6,391.86 and 2,876 is: 4,312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.72 : 6,391.86 = 2,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.72/6,391.86 = 2,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.72x = 6,391.86 × 2,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.72x = 18,382,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,382,989.36/4,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.50

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