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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.34, 5,883.42 and 2,400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.34, 5,883.42 and 2,400.34 is: 3,312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.34 : 5,883.42 = 2,400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.34/5,883.42 = 2,400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.34x = 5,883.42 × 2,400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.34x = 14,122,208.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122,208.36/4,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.48

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