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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.84, 5,731.64 and 2,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.84, 5,731.64 and 2,385.14 is: 3,291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.84 : 5,731.64 = 2,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.84/5,731.64 = 2,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.84x = 5,731.64 × 2,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.84x = 13,670,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,670,763.83/4,153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.11

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