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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.63, 5,889.35 and 2,379.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.63, 5,889.35 and 2,379.33 is: 3,283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.63 : 5,889.35 = 2,379.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.63/5,889.35 = 2,379.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.63x = 5,889.35 × 2,379.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.63x = 14,012,677.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012,677.62/4,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.48

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