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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.16, 5,881.89 and 2,667.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.16, 5,881.89 and 2,667.43 is: 3,682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.16 : 5,881.89 = 2,667.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.16/5,881.89 = 2,667.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.16x = 5,881.89 × 2,667.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.16x = 15,689,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689,529.84/4,260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.85

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