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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.31, 5,891.21 and 2,773.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.31, 5,891.21 and 2,773.63 is: 3,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.31 : 5,891.21 = 2,773.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.31/5,891.21 = 2,773.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.31x = 5,891.21 × 2,773.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.31x = 16,340,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340,013.40/4,268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.22

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