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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.77, 5,889.36 and 2,379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.77, 5,889.36 and 2,379.25 is: 3,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.77 : 5,889.36 = 2,379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.77/5,889.36 = 2,379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.77x = 5,889.36 × 2,379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.77x = 14,012,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012,259.78/4,267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.27

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