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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.80, 5,882.89 and 2,493.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.80, 5,882.89 and 2,493.98 is: 3,442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.80 : 5,882.89 = 2,493.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.80/5,882.89 = 2,493.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.80x = 5,882.89 × 2,493.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.80x = 14,671,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,671,810.00/4,261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.63

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