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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.87, 5,879.93 and 2,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.87, 5,879.93 and 2,372.76 is: 3,274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.87 : 5,879.93 = 2,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.87/5,879.93 = 2,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.87x = 5,879.93 × 2,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.87x = 13,951,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,951,650.84/4,260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.37

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