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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.92, 5,882.82 and 2,374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.92, 5,882.82 and 2,374.58 is: 3,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.92 : 5,882.82 = 2,374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.92/5,882.82 = 2,374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.92x = 5,882.82 × 2,374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.92x = 13,969,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969,226.72/4,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.92

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