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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.52, 5,840.26 and 2,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.52, 5,840.26 and 2,660.50 is: 3,670.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.52 : 5,840.26 = 2,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.52/5,840.26 = 2,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.52x = 5,840.26 × 2,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.52x = 15,538,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,538,011.73/4,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.23

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