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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.22, 5,882.61 and 2,399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.22, 5,882.61 and 2,399.86 is: 3,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.22 : 5,882.61 = 2,399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.22/5,882.61 = 2,399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.22x = 5,882.61 × 2,399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.22x = 14,117,440.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117,440.43/4,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.45

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