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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.31, 5,887.40 and 2,694.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.31, 5,887.40 and 2,694.45 is: 3,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.31 : 5,887.40 = 2,694.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.31/5,887.40 = 2,694.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.31x = 5,887.40 × 2,694.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.31x = 15,863,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863,291.46/4,265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.14

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