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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.92, 5,623.34 and 2,395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.92, 5,623.34 and 2,395.28 is: 3,306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.92 : 5,623.34 = 2,395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.92/5,623.34 = 2,395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.92x = 5,623.34 × 2,395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.92x = 13,469,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,469,475.92/4,073.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.27

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