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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.40, 5,730.64 and 2,384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.40, 5,730.64 and 2,384.56 is: 3,290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.40 : 5,730.64 = 2,384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.40/5,730.64 = 2,384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.40x = 5,730.64 × 2,384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.40x = 13,665,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,665,054.92/4,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.88

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