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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.10, 5,874.93 and 2,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.10, 5,874.93 and 2,663.24 is: 3,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.10 : 5,874.93 = 2,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.10/5,874.93 = 2,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.10x = 5,874.93 × 2,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.10x = 15,646,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,646,328.95/4,257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.35

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