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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.38, 5,898.61 and 2,360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.38, 5,898.61 and 2,360.22 is: 3,257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.38 : 5,898.61 = 2,360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.38/5,898.61 = 2,360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.38x = 5,898.61 × 2,360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.38x = 13,921,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,921,998.12/4,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.08

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