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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.70, 5,878.76 and 2,371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.70, 5,878.76 and 2,371.95 is: 3,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.70 : 5,878.76 = 2,371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.70/5,878.76 = 2,371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.70x = 5,878.76 × 2,371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.70x = 13,944,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,944,112.92/4,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.50

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