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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.72, 5,885.13 and 3,083.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.72, 5,885.13 and 3,083.74 is: 4,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.72 : 5,885.13 = 3,083.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.72/5,885.13 = 3,083.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.72x = 5,885.13 × 3,083.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.72x = 18,148,210.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,148,210.79/4,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.43

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