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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.95, 5,884.65 and 2,495.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.95, 5,884.65 and 2,495.55 is: 3,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.95 : 5,884.65 = 2,495.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.95/5,884.65 = 2,495.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.95x = 5,884.65 × 2,495.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.95x = 14,685,425.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,685,425.83/4,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.09

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