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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.25, 5,887.52 and 2,403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.25, 5,887.52 and 2,403.25 is: 3,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.25 : 5,887.52 = 2,403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.25/5,887.52 = 2,403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.25x = 5,887.52 × 2,403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.25x = 14,149,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,170.42/4,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.54

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