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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.34, 5,883.55 and 2,668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.34, 5,883.55 and 2,668.64 is: 3,684.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.34 : 5,883.55 = 2,668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.34/5,883.55 = 2,668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.34x = 5,883.55 × 2,668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.34x = 15,701,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,040.78/4,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.53

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