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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,200.67, 5,794.86 and 2,521.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,200.67, 5,794.86 and 2,521.27 is: 3,478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,200.67 : 5,794.86 = 2,521.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,200.67/5,794.86 = 2,521.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,200.67x = 5,794.86 × 2,521.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,200.67x = 14,610,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,610,406.67/4,200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.11

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