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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.10, 5,881.83 and 2,373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.10, 5,881.83 and 2,373.90 is: 3,276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.10 : 5,881.83 = 2,373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.10/5,881.83 = 2,373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.10x = 5,881.83 × 2,373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.10x = 13,962,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,962,876.24/4,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.06

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