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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,866.98, 5,333.79 and 2,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,866.98, 5,333.79 and 2,469.10 is: 3,405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,866.98 : 5,333.79 = 2,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,866.98/5,333.79 = 2,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,866.98x = 5,333.79 × 2,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,866.98x = 13,169,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,169,660.89/3,866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.67

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