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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.93, 5,884.58 and 2,375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.93, 5,884.58 and 2,375.87 is: 3,278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.93 : 5,884.58 = 2,375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.93/5,884.58 = 2,375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.93x = 5,884.58 × 2,375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.93x = 13,980,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,980,973.60/4,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.89

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