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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.78, 5,883.33 and 2,670.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.78, 5,883.33 and 2,670.03 is: 3,685.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.78 : 5,883.33 = 2,670.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.78/5,883.33 = 2,670.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.78x = 5,883.33 × 2,670.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.78x = 15,708,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,708,667.60/4,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.08

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