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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.79, 5,853.68 and 2,378.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.79, 5,853.68 and 2,378.79 is: 3,282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.79 : 5,853.68 = 2,378.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.79/5,853.68 = 2,378.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.79x = 5,853.68 × 2,378.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.79x = 13,924,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,924,675.45/4,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.74

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