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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.74, 5,889.60 and 2,499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.74, 5,889.60 and 2,499.42 is: 3,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.74 : 5,889.60 = 2,499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.74/5,889.60 = 2,499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.74x = 5,889.60 × 2,499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.74x = 14,720,584.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,720,584.03/4,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.27

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