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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.82, 5,877.98 and 2,371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.82, 5,877.98 and 2,371.16 is: 3,271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.82 : 5,877.98 = 2,371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.82/5,877.98 = 2,371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.82x = 5,877.98 × 2,371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.82x = 13,937,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,937,608.00/4,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.87

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