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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.44, 5,861.46 and 2,384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.44, 5,861.46 and 2,384.44 is: 3,290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.44 : 5,861.46 = 2,384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.44/5,861.46 = 2,384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.44x = 5,861.46 × 2,384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.44x = 13,976,293.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,976,293.97/4,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.52

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