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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.29, 5,886.45 and 2,403.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.29, 5,886.45 and 2,403.29 is: 3,315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.29 : 5,886.45 = 2,403.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.29/5,886.45 = 2,403.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.29x = 5,886.45 × 2,403.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.29x = 14,146,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,846.42/4,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.96

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