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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.76, 5,887.38 and 2,404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.76, 5,887.38 and 2,404.12 is: 3,317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.76 : 5,887.38 = 2,404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.76/5,887.38 = 2,404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.76x = 5,887.38 × 2,404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.76x = 14,153,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,153,968.01/4,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.26

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