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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.59, 5,886.36 and 2,377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.59, 5,886.36 and 2,377.07 is: 3,280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.59 : 5,886.36 = 2,377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.59/5,886.36 = 2,377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.59x = 5,886.36 × 2,377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.59x = 13,992,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,992,289.77/4,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.27

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