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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.09, 5,879.22 and 2,371.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.09, 5,879.22 and 2,371.67 is: 3,273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.09 : 5,879.22 = 2,371.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.09/5,879.22 = 2,371.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.09x = 5,879.22 × 2,371.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.09x = 13,943,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,943,540.30/4,260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.06

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