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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,236.08, 5,846.73 and 2,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,236.08, 5,846.73 and 2,666.30 is: 3,680.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,236.08 : 5,846.73 = 2,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,236.08/5,846.73 = 2,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,236.08x = 5,846.73 × 2,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,236.08x = 15,589,136.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,136.20/4,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.09

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