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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.65, 5,883.95 and 2,349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.65, 5,883.95 and 2,349.54 is: 3,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.65 : 5,883.95 = 2,349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.65/5,883.95 = 2,349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.65x = 5,883.95 × 2,349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.65x = 13,824,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,824,561.17/4,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.42

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