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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.12, 5,887.02 and 2,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.12, 5,887.02 and 2,403 is: 3,316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.12 : 5,887.02 = 2,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.12/5,887.02 = 2,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.12x = 5,887.02 × 2,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.12x = 14,146,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,509.06/4,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.01

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