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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.40, 5,875.98 and 2,369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.40, 5,875.98 and 2,369.90 is: 3,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.40 : 5,875.98 = 2,369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.40/5,875.98 = 2,369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.40x = 5,875.98 × 2,369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.40x = 13,925,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,925,485.00/4,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.12

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