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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.52, 5,882.99 and 2,375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.52, 5,882.99 and 2,375.14 is: 3,277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.52 : 5,882.99 = 2,375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.52/5,882.99 = 2,375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.52x = 5,882.99 × 2,375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.52x = 13,972,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,972,924.87/4,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.32

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