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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.54, 5,889.33 and 2,498.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.54, 5,889.33 and 2,498.98 is: 3,448.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.54 : 5,889.33 = 2,498.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.54/5,889.33 = 2,498.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.54x = 5,889.33 × 2,498.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.54x = 14,717,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,717,317.88/4,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.67

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