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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.62, 5,867.32 and 2,658.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.62, 5,867.32 and 2,658.68 is: 3,670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.62 : 5,867.32 = 2,658.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.62/5,867.32 = 2,658.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.62x = 5,867.32 × 2,658.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.62x = 15,599,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,326.34/4,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.76

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