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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.33, 5,879.34 and 2,769.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.33, 5,879.34 and 2,769.54 is: 3,819.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.33 : 5,879.34 = 2,769.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.33/5,879.34 = 2,769.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.33x = 5,879.34 × 2,769.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.33x = 16,283,067.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,283,067.30/4,263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.33

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