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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.43, 5,764.82 and 2,384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.43, 5,764.82 and 2,384.62 is: 3,289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.43 : 5,764.82 = 2,384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.43/5,764.82 = 2,384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.43x = 5,764.82 × 2,384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.43x = 13,746,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,746,878.73/4,178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.96

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