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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.92, 5,731.50 and 2,384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.92, 5,731.50 and 2,384.72 is: 3,291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.92 : 5,731.50 = 2,384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.92/5,731.50 = 2,384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.92x = 5,731.50 × 2,384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.92x = 13,668,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,668,022.68/4,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.18

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