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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.61, 5,891.62 and 2,773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.61, 5,891.62 and 2,773.93 is: 3,828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.61 : 5,891.62 = 2,773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.61/5,891.62 = 2,773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.61x = 5,891.62 × 2,773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.61x = 16,342,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342,898.14/4,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.63

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