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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.46, 5,883.39 and 2,374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.46, 5,883.39 and 2,374.94 is: 3,277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.46 : 5,883.39 = 2,374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.46/5,883.39 = 2,374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.46x = 5,883.39 × 2,374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.46x = 13,972,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,972,712.96/4,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.32

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