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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.64, 5,884.29 and 2,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.64, 5,884.29 and 2,497.32 is: 3,444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.64 : 5,884.29 = 2,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.64/5,884.29 = 2,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.64x = 5,884.29 × 2,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.64x = 14,694,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694,955.10/4,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.96

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