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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.70, 5,884.17 and 2,495.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.70, 5,884.17 and 2,495.14 is: 3,443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.70 : 5,884.17 = 2,495.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.70/5,884.17 = 2,495.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.70x = 5,884.17 × 2,495.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.70x = 14,681,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,827.93/4,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.45

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