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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.74, 5,885.40 and 2,376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.74, 5,885.40 and 2,376.27 is: 3,279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.74 : 5,885.40 = 2,376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.74/5,885.40 = 2,376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.74x = 5,885.40 × 2,376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.74x = 13,985,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,985,299.46/4,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.29

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