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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.55, 5,884.68 and 2,376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.55, 5,884.68 and 2,376.23 is: 3,278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.55 : 5,884.68 = 2,376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.55/5,884.68 = 2,376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.55x = 5,884.68 × 2,376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.55x = 13,983,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,983,323.73/4,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.97

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