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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.14, 5,880.33 and 2,372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.14, 5,880.33 and 2,372.71 is: 3,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.14 : 5,880.33 = 2,372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.14/5,880.33 = 2,372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.14x = 5,880.33 × 2,372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.14x = 13,952,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,952,299.32/4,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.31

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