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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.76, 5,893.38 and 2,382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.76, 5,893.38 and 2,382.62 is: 3,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.76 : 5,893.38 = 2,382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.76/5,893.38 = 2,382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.76x = 5,893.38 × 2,382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.76x = 14,041,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041,685.06/4,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.87

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