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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.04, 5,881.58 and 2,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.04, 5,881.58 and 2,399 is: 3,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.04 : 5,881.58 = 2,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.04/5,881.58 = 2,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.04x = 5,881.58 × 2,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.04x = 14,109,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,109,910.42/4,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.60

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