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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.01, 5,881.58 and 2,373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.01, 5,881.58 and 2,373.63 is: 3,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.01 : 5,881.58 = 2,373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.01/5,881.58 = 2,373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.01x = 5,881.58 × 2,373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.01x = 13,960,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,960,694.74/4,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.61

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