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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.93, 5,881.18 and 2,668.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.93, 5,881.18 and 2,668.93 is: 3,682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.93 : 5,881.18 = 2,668.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.93/5,881.18 = 2,668.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.93x = 5,881.18 × 2,668.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.93x = 15,696,457.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,696,457.74/4,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.08

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