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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.80, 5,884.05 and 2,471.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.80, 5,884.05 and 2,471.62 is: 3,410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.80 : 5,884.05 = 2,471.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.80/5,884.05 = 2,471.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.80x = 5,884.05 × 2,471.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.80x = 14,543,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,543,135.66/4,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.84

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