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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.58, 5,886.06 and 2,694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.58, 5,886.06 and 2,694.80 is: 3,719.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.58 : 5,886.06 = 2,694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.58/5,886.06 = 2,694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.58x = 5,886.06 × 2,694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.58x = 15,861,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861,754.49/4,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.42

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