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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.92, 5,885.50 and 2,376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.92, 5,885.50 and 2,376.50 is: 3,279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.92 : 5,885.50 = 2,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.92/5,885.50 = 2,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.92x = 5,885.50 × 2,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.92x = 13,986,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986,849.44/4,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.51

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