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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.57, 5,878.22 and 2,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.57, 5,878.22 and 2,371.28 is: 3,272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.57 : 5,878.22 = 2,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.57/5,878.22 = 2,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.57x = 5,878.22 × 2,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.57x = 13,938,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,938,864.27/4,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.37

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