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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.32, 5,884.61 and 2,584.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.32, 5,884.61 and 2,584.85 is: 3,565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.32 : 5,884.61 = 2,584.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.32/5,884.61 = 2,584.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.32x = 5,884.61 × 2,584.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.32x = 15,210,791.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,210,791.81/4,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.32

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