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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.95, 5,607.96 and 2,385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.95, 5,607.96 and 2,385.43 is: 3,291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.95 : 5,607.96 = 2,385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.95/5,607.96 = 2,385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.95x = 5,607.96 × 2,385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.95x = 13,377,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,377,367.98/4,063.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.72

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