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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.83, 6,350.05 and 2,384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.83, 6,350.05 and 2,384.31 is: 3,571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.83 : 6,350.05 = 2,384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.83/6,350.05 = 2,384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.83x = 6,350.05 × 2,384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.83x = 15,140,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140,475.79/4,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.85

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