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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.04, 5,860.88 and 2,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.04, 5,860.88 and 2,384 is: 3,289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.04 : 5,860.88 = 2,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.04/5,860.88 = 2,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.04x = 5,860.88 × 2,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.04x = 13,972,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,972,337.92/4,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.90

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