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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.26, 5,886.10 and 2,402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.26, 5,886.10 and 2,402.26 is: 3,315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.26 : 5,886.10 = 2,402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.26/5,886.10 = 2,402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.26x = 5,886.10 × 2,402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.26x = 14,139,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,139,942.59/4,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.14

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