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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.78, 5,889.90 and 2,475.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.78, 5,889.90 and 2,475.91 is: 3,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.78 : 5,889.90 = 2,475.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.78/5,889.90 = 2,475.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.78x = 5,889.90 × 2,475.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.78x = 14,582,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582,862.31/4,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.97

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