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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.58, 5,886.30 and 2,472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.58, 5,886.30 and 2,472.78 is: 3,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.58 : 5,886.30 = 2,472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.58/5,886.30 = 2,472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.58x = 5,886.30 × 2,472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.58x = 14,555,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,555,524.91/4,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.32

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