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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.87, 5,888.33 and 2,378.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.87, 5,888.33 and 2,378.62 is: 3,282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.87 : 5,888.33 = 2,378.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.87/5,888.33 = 2,378.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.87x = 5,888.33 × 2,378.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.87x = 14,006,084.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,006,084.38/4,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.52

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