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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.81, 5,889.25 and 2,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.81, 5,889.25 and 2,851.90 is: 3,937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.81 : 5,889.25 = 2,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.81/5,889.25 = 2,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.81x = 5,889.25 × 2,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.81x = 16,795,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,795,552.08/4,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.25

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