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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.05, 5,877.44 and 2,370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.05, 5,877.44 and 2,370.59 is: 3,271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.05 : 5,877.44 = 2,370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.05/5,877.44 = 2,370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.05x = 5,877.44 × 2,370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.05x = 13,932,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,932,990.18/4,259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.39

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