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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.33, 5,886.86 and 2,673.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.33, 5,886.86 and 2,673.53 is: 3,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.33 : 5,886.86 = 2,673.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.33/5,886.86 = 2,673.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.33x = 5,886.86 × 2,673.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.33x = 15,738,654.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,738,654.01/4,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.31

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