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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.21, 5,892.39 and 2,676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.21, 5,892.39 and 2,676.54 is: 3,695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.21 : 5,892.39 = 2,676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.21/5,892.39 = 2,676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.21x = 5,892.39 × 2,676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.21x = 15,771,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771,217.53/4,267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.91

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