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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.56, 5,889.48 and 2,870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.56, 5,889.48 and 2,870.12 is: 3,961.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.56 : 5,889.48 = 2,870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.56/5,889.48 = 2,870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.56x = 5,889.48 × 2,870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.56x = 16,903,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,903,518.30/4,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.86

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