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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.72, 5,886.84 and 2,776.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.72, 5,886.84 and 2,776.83 is: 3,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.72 : 5,886.84 = 2,776.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.72/5,886.84 = 2,776.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.72x = 5,886.84 × 2,776.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.72x = 16,346,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,346,724.48/4,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.22

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