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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.52, 5,861.64 and 2,384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.52, 5,861.64 and 2,384.56 is: 3,290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.52 : 5,861.64 = 2,384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.52/5,861.64 = 2,384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.52x = 5,861.64 × 2,384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.52x = 13,977,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,977,432.28/4,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.73

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