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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.73, 5,878.29 and 2,371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.73, 5,878.29 and 2,371.27 is: 3,272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.73 : 5,878.29 = 2,371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.73/5,878.29 = 2,371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.73x = 5,878.29 × 2,371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.73x = 13,939,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,939,012.73/4,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.28

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