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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.99, 5,878.82 and 2,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.99, 5,878.82 and 2,491.24 is: 3,437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.99 : 5,878.82 = 2,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.99/5,878.82 = 2,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.99x = 5,878.82 × 2,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.99x = 14,645,551.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,645,551.54/4,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.93

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