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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.24, 5,868.77 and 2,996.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.24, 5,868.77 and 2,996.89 is: 4,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.24 : 5,868.77 = 2,996.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.24/5,868.77 = 2,996.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.24x = 5,868.77 × 2,996.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.24x = 17,588,065.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588,065.30/4,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.30

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