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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.74, 5,886.78 and 2,377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.74, 5,886.78 and 2,377.27 is: 3,280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.74 : 5,886.78 = 2,377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.74/5,886.78 = 2,377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.74x = 5,886.78 × 2,377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.74x = 13,994,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,994,465.49/4,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.67

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