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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.06, 5,839.83 and 2,660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.06, 5,839.83 and 2,660.58 is: 3,670.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.06 : 5,839.83 = 2,660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.06/5,839.83 = 2,660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.06x = 5,839.83 × 2,660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.06x = 15,537,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537,334.90/4,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.47

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