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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.69, 5,883.87 and 2,375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.69, 5,883.87 and 2,375.18 is: 3,277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.69 : 5,883.87 = 2,375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.69/5,883.87 = 2,375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.69x = 5,883.87 × 2,375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.69x = 13,975,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,975,250.35/4,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.74

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