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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.54, 5,883.60 and 2,375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.54, 5,883.60 and 2,375.12 is: 3,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.54 : 5,883.60 = 2,375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.54/5,883.60 = 2,375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.54x = 5,883.60 × 2,375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.54x = 13,974,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,974,270.74/4,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.62

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