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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.76, 5,901.63 and 2,388.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.76, 5,901.63 and 2,388.27 is: 3,295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.76 : 5,901.63 = 2,388.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.76/5,901.63 = 2,388.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.76x = 5,901.63 × 2,388.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.76x = 14,094,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,094,710.91/4,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.65

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