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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.98, 5,729.82 and 2,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.98, 5,729.82 and 2,384 is: 3,289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.98 : 5,729.82 = 2,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.98/5,729.82 = 2,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.98x = 5,729.82 × 2,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.98x = 13,659,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659,890.88/4,151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.97

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