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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.37, 5,858.73 and 2,650.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.37, 5,858.73 and 2,650.64 is: 3,659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.37 : 5,858.73 = 2,650.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.37/5,858.73 = 2,650.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.37x = 5,858.73 × 2,650.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.37x = 15,529,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,354.79/4,243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.68

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