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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.06, 5,880.96 and 2,373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.06, 5,880.96 and 2,373.65 is: 3,275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.06 : 5,880.96 = 2,373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.06/5,880.96 = 2,373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.06x = 5,880.96 × 2,373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.06x = 13,959,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,959,340.70/4,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.26

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