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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.57, 5,883.73 and 2,495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.57, 5,883.73 and 2,495.52 is: 3,443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.57 : 5,883.73 = 2,495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.57/5,883.73 = 2,495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.57x = 5,883.73 × 2,495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.57x = 14,682,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,682,959.65/4,263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.82

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