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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.22, 5,885.59 and 2,376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.22, 5,885.59 and 2,376.61 is: 3,279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.22 : 5,885.59 = 2,376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.22/5,885.59 = 2,376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.22x = 5,885.59 × 2,376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.22x = 13,987,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,987,722.62/4,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.49

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