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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.63, 5,868.69 and 2,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.63, 5,868.69 and 2,659.68 is: 3,672.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.63 : 5,868.69 = 2,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.63/5,868.69 = 2,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.63x = 5,868.69 × 2,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.63x = 15,608,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,608,837.42/4,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.13

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