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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.47, 5,881.92 and 2,669.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.47, 5,881.92 and 2,669.46 is: 3,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.47 : 5,881.92 = 2,669.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.47/5,881.92 = 2,669.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.47x = 5,881.92 × 2,669.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.47x = 15,701,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,518.10/4,263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.80

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