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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.74, 5,731.29 and 2,384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.74, 5,731.29 and 2,384.30 is: 3,290.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.74 : 5,731.29 = 2,384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.74/5,731.29 = 2,384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.74x = 5,731.29 × 2,384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.74x = 13,665,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,665,129.08/4,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.63

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