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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265, 5,885.78 and 2,402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265, 5,885.78 and 2,402.12 is: 3,314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265 : 5,885.78 = 2,402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265/5,885.78 = 2,402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265x = 5,885.78 × 2,402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265x = 14,138,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138,349.85/4,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.97

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