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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.25, 5,886.41 and 2,774.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.25, 5,886.41 and 2,774.79 is: 3,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.25 : 5,886.41 = 2,774.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.25/5,886.41 = 2,774.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.25x = 5,886.41 × 2,774.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.25x = 16,333,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333,537.73/4,268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.75

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