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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.76, 5,887.28 and 2,497.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.76, 5,887.28 and 2,497.33 is: 3,446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.76 : 5,887.28 = 2,497.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.76/5,887.28 = 2,497.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.76x = 5,887.28 × 2,497.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.76x = 14,702,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702,494.56/4,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.63

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