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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.66, 5,890.89 and 2,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.66, 5,890.89 and 2,673.96 is: 3,691.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.66 : 5,890.89 = 2,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.66/5,890.89 = 2,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.66x = 5,890.89 × 2,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.66x = 15,752,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752,004.22/4,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.88

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