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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.67, 5,881.10 and 2,398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.67, 5,881.10 and 2,398.67 is: 3,310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.67 : 5,881.10 = 2,398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.67/5,881.10 = 2,398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.67x = 5,881.10 × 2,398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.67x = 14,106,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,106,818.14/4,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.16

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