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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.38, 5,865.73 and 2,659.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.38, 5,865.73 and 2,659.51 is: 3,667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.38 : 5,865.73 = 2,659.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.38/5,865.73 = 2,659.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.38x = 5,865.73 × 2,659.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.38x = 15,599,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,968.28/4,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.67

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