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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.93, 5,879.80 and 2,667.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.93, 5,879.80 and 2,667.93 is: 3,680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.93 : 5,879.80 = 2,667.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.93/5,879.80 = 2,667.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.93x = 5,879.80 × 2,667.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.93x = 15,686,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,686,894.81/4,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.70

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