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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.76, 5,887.68 and 2,498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.76, 5,887.68 and 2,498.02 is: 3,447.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.76 : 5,887.68 = 2,498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.76/5,887.68 = 2,498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.76x = 5,887.68 × 2,498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.76x = 14,707,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,707,542.39/4,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.00

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