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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.72, 5,881.46 and 2,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.72, 5,881.46 and 2,373.28 is: 3,275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.72 : 5,881.46 = 2,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.72/5,881.46 = 2,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.72x = 5,881.46 × 2,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.72x = 13,958,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958,351.39/4,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.29

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