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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.53, 5,884.21 and 2,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.53, 5,884.21 and 2,773.30 is: 3,824.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.53 : 5,884.21 = 2,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.53/5,884.21 = 2,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.53x = 5,884.21 × 2,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.53x = 16,318,679.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,318,679.59/4,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.81

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