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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.35, 5,791.59 and 2,380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.35, 5,791.59 and 2,380.39 is: 3,284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.35 : 5,791.59 = 2,380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.35/5,791.59 = 2,380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.35x = 5,791.59 × 2,380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.35x = 13,786,228.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786,228.44/4,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.51

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