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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154, 5,731.96 and 2,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154, 5,731.96 and 2,385.28 is: 3,291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154 : 5,731.96 = 2,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154/5,731.96 = 2,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154x = 5,731.96 × 2,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154x = 13,672,329.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,672,329.55/4,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.36

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