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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.41, 5,731.76 and 2,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.41, 5,731.76 and 2,385 is: 3,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.41 : 5,731.76 = 2,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.41/5,731.76 = 2,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.41x = 5,731.76 × 2,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.41x = 13,670,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,670,253.56/4,153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.33

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