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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.89, 5,724.42 and 2,380.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.89, 5,724.42 and 2,380.07 is: 3,284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.89 : 5,724.42 = 2,380.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.89/5,724.42 = 2,380.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.89x = 5,724.42 × 2,380.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.89x = 13,624,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,624,491.69/4,147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.68

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