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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.85, 5,730.89 and 2,384.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.85, 5,730.89 and 2,384.73 is: 3,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.85 : 5,730.89 = 2,384.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.85/5,730.89 = 2,384.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.85x = 5,730.89 × 2,384.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.85x = 13,666,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666,613.39/4,152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.90

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