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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.68, 5,901.98 and 2,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.68, 5,901.98 and 2,362.52 is: 3,260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.68 : 5,901.98 = 2,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.68/5,901.98 = 2,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.68x = 5,901.98 × 2,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.68x = 13,943,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,943,504.47/4,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.36

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