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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.53, 5,876.82 and 2,395.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.53, 5,876.82 and 2,395.53 is: 3,305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.53 : 5,876.82 = 2,395.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.53/5,876.82 = 2,395.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.53x = 5,876.82 × 2,395.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.53x = 14,078,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078,098.61/4,258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.86

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