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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.05, 5,882.91 and 2,374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.05, 5,882.91 and 2,374.62 is: 3,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.05 : 5,882.91 = 2,374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.05/5,882.91 = 2,374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.05x = 5,882.91 × 2,374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.05x = 13,969,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969,675.74/4,263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.92

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