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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.84, 5,730.26 and 2,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.84, 5,730.26 and 2,384.14 is: 3,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.84 : 5,730.26 = 2,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.84/5,730.26 = 2,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.84x = 5,730.26 × 2,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.84x = 13,661,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,661,742.08/4,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.73

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