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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.68, 5,724.40 and 2,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.68, 5,724.40 and 2,380 is: 3,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.68 : 5,724.40 = 2,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.68/5,724.40 = 2,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.68x = 5,724.40 × 2,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.68x = 13,624,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,624,072/4,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.75

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