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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.23, 5,901.49 and 2,388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.23, 5,901.49 and 2,388.18 is: 3,295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.23 : 5,901.49 = 2,388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.23/5,901.49 = 2,388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.23x = 5,901.49 × 2,388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.23x = 14,093,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093,820.39/4,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.85

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