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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.48, 5,878.94 and 2,492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.48, 5,878.94 and 2,492.30 is: 3,438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.48 : 5,878.94 = 2,492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.48/5,878.94 = 2,492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.48x = 5,878.94 × 2,492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.48x = 14,652,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,652,084.40/4,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.26

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