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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.65, 5,891.19 and 2,501.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.65, 5,891.19 and 2,501.74 is: 3,452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.65 : 5,891.19 = 2,501.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.65/5,891.19 = 2,501.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.65x = 5,891.19 × 2,501.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.65x = 14,738,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738,225.67/4,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.67

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