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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.93, 5,884.20 and 2,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.93, 5,884.20 and 2,375.60 is: 3,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.93 : 5,884.20 = 2,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.93/5,884.20 = 2,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.93x = 5,884.20 × 2,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.93x = 13,978,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,978,476.10/4,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.31

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