Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,239, 5,850 and 2,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,239, 5,850 and 2,376 is: 3,278.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,239 : 5,850 = 2,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,239/5,850 = 2,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,239x = 5,850 × 2,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,239x = 13,899,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,899,600/4,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,278.98
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