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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.07, 5,866.03 and 2,660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.07, 5,866.03 and 2,660.14 is: 3,668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.07 : 5,866.03 = 2,660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.07/5,866.03 = 2,660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.07x = 5,866.03 × 2,660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.07x = 15,604,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604,461.04/4,254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.13

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