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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,490.83, 5,238.27 and 2,666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,490.83, 5,238.27 and 2,666.66 is: 4,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,490.83 : 5,238.27 = 2,666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,490.83/5,238.27 = 2,666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,490.83x = 5,238.27 × 2,666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,490.83x = 13,968,658.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,968,658.89/3,490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.53

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