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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.95, 5,879.10 and 2,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.95, 5,879.10 and 2,372.20 is: 3,273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.95 : 5,879.10 = 2,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.95/5,879.10 = 2,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.95x = 5,879.10 × 2,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.95x = 13,946,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,946,401.02/4,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.84

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