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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.49, 5,883.46 and 2,375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.49, 5,883.46 and 2,375.02 is: 3,277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.49 : 5,883.46 = 2,375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.49/5,883.46 = 2,375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.49x = 5,883.46 × 2,375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.49x = 13,973,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,973,335.17/4,263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.44

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