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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.42, 5,878.82 and 2,396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.42, 5,878.82 and 2,396.42 is: 3,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.42 : 5,878.82 = 2,396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.42/5,878.82 = 2,396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.42x = 5,878.82 × 2,396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.42x = 14,088,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,088,121.82/4,259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.52

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