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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.19, 5,881.57 and 2,373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.19, 5,881.57 and 2,373.63 is: 3,275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.19 : 5,881.57 = 2,373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.19/5,881.57 = 2,373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.19x = 5,881.57 × 2,373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.19x = 13,960,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,960,671.00/4,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.47

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