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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.71, 5,901.26 and 2,388.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.71, 5,901.26 and 2,388.06 is: 3,295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.71 : 5,901.26 = 2,388.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.71/5,901.26 = 2,388.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.71x = 5,901.26 × 2,388.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.71x = 14,092,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,092,551.02/4,276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.19

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