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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.73, 5,879.34 and 2,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.73, 5,879.34 and 2,372.02 is: 3,273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.73 : 5,879.34 = 2,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.73/5,879.34 = 2,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.73x = 5,879.34 × 2,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.73x = 13,945,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,945,912.07/4,260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.13

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