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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.76, 5,862.46 and 2,384.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.76, 5,862.46 and 2,384.76 is: 3,291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.76 : 5,862.46 = 2,384.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.76/5,862.46 = 2,384.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.76x = 5,862.46 × 2,384.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.76x = 13,980,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,980,560.11/4,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.28

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