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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.76, 5,884.42 and 2,375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.76, 5,884.42 and 2,375.65 is: 3,278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.76 : 5,884.42 = 2,375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.76/5,884.42 = 2,375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.76x = 5,884.42 × 2,375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.76x = 13,979,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,979,332.70/4,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.64

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