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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.92, 5,885.28 and 2,693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.92, 5,885.28 and 2,693.16 is: 3,715.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.92 : 5,885.28 = 2,693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.92/5,885.28 = 2,693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.92x = 5,885.28 × 2,693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.92x = 15,850,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,000.68/4,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.49

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