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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.91, 5,887.08 and 2,671.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.91, 5,887.08 and 2,671.18 is: 3,688.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.91 : 5,887.08 = 2,671.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.91/5,887.08 = 2,671.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.91x = 5,887.08 × 2,671.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.91x = 15,725,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725,450.35/4,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.04

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