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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.22, 5,882.15 and 2,373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.22, 5,882.15 and 2,373.78 is: 3,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.22 : 5,882.15 = 2,373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.22/5,882.15 = 2,373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.22x = 5,882.15 × 2,373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.22x = 13,962,930.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,962,930.03/4,262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.98

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