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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.18, 5,869.55 and 2,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.18, 5,869.55 and 2,658.52 is: 3,670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.18 : 5,869.55 = 2,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.18/5,869.55 = 2,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.18x = 5,869.55 × 2,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.18x = 15,604,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604,273.43/4,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.57

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