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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.73, 5,901.18 and 2,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.73, 5,901.18 and 2,388.25 is: 3,295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.73 : 5,901.18 = 2,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.73/5,901.18 = 2,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.73x = 5,901.18 × 2,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.73x = 14,093,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093,491.56/4,276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.39

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