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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.76, 5,888.56 and 2,378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.76, 5,888.56 and 2,378.66 is: 3,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.76 : 5,888.56 = 2,378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.76/5,888.56 = 2,378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.76x = 5,888.56 × 2,378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.76x = 14,006,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,006,882.13/4,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.79

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