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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.08, 5,876.94 and 2,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.08, 5,876.94 and 2,396.08 is: 3,306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.08 : 5,876.94 = 2,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.08/5,876.94 = 2,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.08x = 5,876.94 × 2,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.08x = 14,081,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081,618.40/4,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.26

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