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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.50, 5,731.96 and 2,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.50, 5,731.96 and 2,385.44 is: 3,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.50 : 5,731.96 = 2,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.50/5,731.96 = 2,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.50x = 5,731.96 × 2,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.50x = 13,673,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,673,246.66/4,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.98

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