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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.72, 5,875.74 and 2,369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.72, 5,875.74 and 2,369.34 is: 3,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.72 : 5,875.74 = 2,369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.72/5,875.74 = 2,369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.72x = 5,875.74 × 2,369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.72x = 13,921,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,921,625.81/4,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.74

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