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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.59, 5,887.55 and 2,854.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.59, 5,887.55 and 2,854.51 is: 3,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.59 : 5,887.55 = 2,854.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.59/5,887.55 = 2,854.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.59x = 5,887.55 × 2,854.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.59x = 16,806,062.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806,062.77/4,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.30

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