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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.73, 5,876.59 and 2,441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.73, 5,876.59 and 2,441.79 is: 3,368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.73 : 5,876.59 = 2,441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.73/5,876.59 = 2,441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.73x = 5,876.59 × 2,441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.73x = 14,349,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,349,398.70/4,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.62

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