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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.45, 5,891.40 and 2,773.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.45, 5,891.40 and 2,773.77 is: 3,828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.45 : 5,891.40 = 2,773.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.45/5,891.40 = 2,773.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.45x = 5,891.40 × 2,773.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.45x = 16,341,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341,366.49/4,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.41

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