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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.36, 5,881.91 and 2,373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.36, 5,881.91 and 2,373.95 is: 3,275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.36 : 5,881.91 = 2,373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.36/5,881.91 = 2,373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.36x = 5,881.91 × 2,373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.36x = 13,963,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,963,318.97/4,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.96

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