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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.61, 5,887.44 and 2,867.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.61, 5,887.44 and 2,867.55 is: 3,957.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.61 : 5,887.44 = 2,867.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.61/5,887.44 = 2,867.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.61x = 5,887.44 × 2,867.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.61x = 16,882,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,882,528.57/4,265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.82

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