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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.31, 5,604.19 and 2,382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.31, 5,604.19 and 2,382.86 is: 3,287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.31 : 5,604.19 = 2,382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.31/5,604.19 = 2,382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.31x = 5,604.19 × 2,382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.31x = 13,354,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,354,000.18/4,062.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.29

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