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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.54, 5,884.99 and 2,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.54, 5,884.99 and 2,376.25 is: 3,279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.54 : 5,884.99 = 2,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.54/5,884.99 = 2,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.54x = 5,884.99 × 2,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.54x = 13,984,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,984,207.49/4,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.18

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