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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.38, 5,899.74 and 2,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.38, 5,899.74 and 2,387 is: 3,293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.38 : 5,899.74 = 2,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.38/5,899.74 = 2,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.38x = 5,899.74 × 2,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.38x = 14,082,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082,679.38/4,275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.90

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