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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.64, 5,880.96 and 2,372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.64, 5,880.96 and 2,372.99 is: 3,274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.64 : 5,880.96 = 2,372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.64/5,880.96 = 2,372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.64x = 5,880.96 × 2,372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.64x = 13,955,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,955,429.87/4,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.67

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