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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.70, 5,886.61 and 2,921.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.70, 5,886.61 and 2,921.58 is: 4,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.70 : 5,886.61 = 2,921.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.70/5,886.61 = 2,921.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.70x = 5,886.61 × 2,921.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.70x = 17,198,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,202.04/4,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.63

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