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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.54, 5,886.98 and 2,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.54, 5,886.98 and 2,775.30 is: 3,827.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.54 : 5,886.98 = 2,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.54/5,886.98 = 2,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.54x = 5,886.98 × 2,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.54x = 16,338,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338,135.59/4,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.57

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