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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.92, 5,879.94 and 2,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.92, 5,879.94 and 2,372.60 is: 3,274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.92 : 5,879.94 = 2,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.92/5,879.94 = 2,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.92x = 5,879.94 × 2,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.92x = 13,950,745.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,950,745.64/4,260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.12

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