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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.70, 5,886.62 and 2,377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.70, 5,886.62 and 2,377.18 is: 3,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.70 : 5,886.62 = 2,377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.70/5,886.62 = 2,377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.70x = 5,886.62 × 2,377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.70x = 13,993,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,993,555.33/4,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.48

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