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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.22, 5,887.32 and 2,497.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.22, 5,887.32 and 2,497.99 is: 3,447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.22 : 5,887.32 = 2,497.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.22/5,887.32 = 2,497.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.22x = 5,887.32 × 2,497.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.22x = 14,706,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,706,466.49/4,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.19

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