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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.48, 5,882.21 and 2,374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.48, 5,882.21 and 2,374.09 is: 3,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.48 : 5,882.21 = 2,374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.48/5,882.21 = 2,374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.48x = 5,882.21 × 2,374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.48x = 13,964,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964,854.66/4,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.23

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