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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.94, 5,730.48 and 2,384.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.94, 5,730.48 and 2,384.76 is: 3,291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.94 : 5,730.48 = 2,384.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.94/5,730.48 = 2,384.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.94x = 5,730.48 × 2,384.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.94x = 13,665,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,665,819.48/4,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.43

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