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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.74, 5,883.33 and 2,495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.74, 5,883.33 and 2,495.25 is: 3,442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.74 : 5,883.33 = 2,495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.74/5,883.33 = 2,495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.74x = 5,883.33 × 2,495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.74x = 14,680,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680,379.18/4,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.27

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