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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.40, 5,887.98 and 2,732.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.40, 5,887.98 and 2,732.46 is: 3,769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.40 : 5,887.98 = 2,732.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.40/5,887.98 = 2,732.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.40x = 5,887.98 × 2,732.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.40x = 16,088,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,088,669.83/4,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.25

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