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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.53, 5,881.63 and 2,771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.53, 5,881.63 and 2,771.92 is: 3,823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.53 : 5,881.63 = 2,771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.53/5,881.63 = 2,771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.53x = 5,881.63 × 2,771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.53x = 16,303,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303,364.56/4,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.91

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