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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.79, 5,887.89 and 2,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.79, 5,887.89 and 2,673.40 is: 3,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.79 : 5,887.89 = 2,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.79/5,887.89 = 2,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.79x = 5,887.89 × 2,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.79x = 15,740,642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740,642.32/4,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.11

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