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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.29, 5,889.81 and 2,674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.29, 5,889.81 and 2,674.68 is: 3,693.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.29 : 5,889.81 = 2,674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.29/5,889.81 = 2,674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.29x = 5,889.81 × 2,674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.29x = 15,753,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,357.01/4,265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.38

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