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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.08, 5,858.43 and 2,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.08, 5,858.43 and 2,673.06 is: 3,688.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.08 : 5,858.43 = 2,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.08/5,858.43 = 2,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.08x = 5,858.43 × 2,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.08x = 15,659,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659,934.90/4,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.09

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