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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.96, 4,872.42 and 2,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.96, 4,872.42 and 2,388.12 is: 3,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.96 : 4,872.42 = 2,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.96/4,872.42 = 2,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.96x = 4,872.42 × 2,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.96x = 11,635,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,635,923.65/3,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.73

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