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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.55, 5,864.59 and 2,658.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.55, 5,864.59 and 2,658.69 is: 3,666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.55 : 5,864.59 = 2,658.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.55/5,864.59 = 2,658.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.55x = 5,864.59 × 2,658.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.55x = 15,592,084.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,592,084.17/4,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.53

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