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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.35, 5,730.21 and 2,383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.35, 5,730.21 and 2,383.97 is: 3,289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.35 : 5,730.21 = 2,383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.35/5,730.21 = 2,383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.35x = 5,730.21 × 2,383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.35x = 13,660,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,660,620.08/4,152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.85

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