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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.28, 5,888.58 and 2,778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.28, 5,888.58 and 2,778.28 is: 3,834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.28 : 5,888.58 = 2,778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.28/5,888.58 = 2,778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.28x = 5,888.58 × 2,778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.28x = 16,360,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,360,124.04/4,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.75

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