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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.47, 5,730.18 and 2,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.47, 5,730.18 and 2,383.96 is: 3,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.47 : 5,730.18 = 2,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.47/5,730.18 = 2,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.47x = 5,730.18 × 2,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.47x = 13,660,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,660,519.91/4,152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.73

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