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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.36, 5,877.60 and 2,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.36, 5,877.60 and 2,396 is: 3,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.36 : 5,877.60 = 2,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.36/5,877.60 = 2,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.36x = 5,877.60 × 2,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.36x = 14,082,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082,729.60/4,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.30

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