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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.56, 5,901.96 and 2,388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.56, 5,901.96 and 2,388.52 is: 3,296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.56 : 5,901.96 = 2,388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.56/5,901.96 = 2,388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.56x = 5,901.96 × 2,388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.56x = 14,096,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096,949.50/4,276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.33

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