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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.23, 5,886.47 and 2,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.23, 5,886.47 and 2,775.60 is: 3,827.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.23 : 5,886.47 = 2,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.23/5,886.47 = 2,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.23x = 5,886.47 × 2,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.23x = 16,338,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338,493.07/4,268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.93

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