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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.70, 5,901.32 and 2,388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.70, 5,901.32 and 2,388.38 is: 3,295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.70 : 5,901.32 = 2,388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.70/5,901.32 = 2,388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.70x = 5,901.32 × 2,388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.70x = 14,094,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,094,582.72/4,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.67

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