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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.34, 5,883.76 and 2,471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.34, 5,883.76 and 2,471.42 is: 3,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.34 : 5,883.76 = 2,471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.34/5,883.76 = 2,471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.34x = 5,883.76 × 2,471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.34x = 14,541,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541,200.36/4,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.75

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