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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.47, 5,884.86 and 2,376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.47, 5,884.86 and 2,376.06 is: 3,278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.47 : 5,884.86 = 2,376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.47/5,884.86 = 2,376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.47x = 5,884.86 × 2,376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.47x = 13,982,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,982,780.45/4,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.90

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