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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.81, 5,889.11 and 2,868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.81, 5,889.11 and 2,868.75 is: 3,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.81 : 5,889.11 = 2,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.81/5,889.11 = 2,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.81x = 5,889.11 × 2,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.81x = 16,894,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,894,369.97/4,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.48

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