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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.59, 5,889.42 and 2,379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.59, 5,889.42 and 2,379.03 is: 3,283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.59 : 5,889.42 = 2,379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.59/5,889.42 = 2,379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.59x = 5,889.42 × 2,379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.59x = 14,011,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011,106.86/4,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.14

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