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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262, 5,881.58 and 2,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262, 5,881.58 and 2,373.44 is: 3,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262 : 5,881.58 = 2,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262/5,881.58 = 2,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262x = 5,881.58 × 2,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262x = 13,959,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,959,577.24/4,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.36

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