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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.55, 5,861.88 and 2,384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.55, 5,861.88 and 2,384.55 is: 3,290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.55 : 5,861.88 = 2,384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.55/5,861.88 = 2,384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.55x = 5,861.88 × 2,384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.55x = 13,977,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,977,945.95/4,247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.83

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