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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.87, 5,883.61 and 2,471.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.87, 5,883.61 and 2,471.34 is: 3,410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.87 : 5,883.61 = 2,471.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.87/5,883.61 = 2,471.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.87x = 5,883.61 × 2,471.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.87x = 14,540,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,540,400.74/4,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.14

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