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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.76, 5,875.56 and 2,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.76, 5,875.56 and 2,369.28 is: 3,269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.76 : 5,875.56 = 2,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.76/5,875.56 = 2,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.76x = 5,875.56 × 2,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.76x = 13,920,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,920,846.80/4,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.52

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