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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.33, 5,887.51 and 2,497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.33, 5,887.51 and 2,497.58 is: 3,446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.33 : 5,887.51 = 2,497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.33/5,887.51 = 2,497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.33x = 5,887.51 × 2,497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.33x = 14,704,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,704,527.23/4,266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.65

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