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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.34, 5,888.52 and 2,771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.34, 5,888.52 and 2,771.66 is: 3,825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.34 : 5,888.52 = 2,771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.34/5,888.52 = 2,771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.34x = 5,888.52 × 2,771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.34x = 16,320,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,320,975.34/4,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.52

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