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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.63, 5,863.05 and 2,385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.63, 5,863.05 and 2,385.63 is: 3,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.63 : 5,863.05 = 2,385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.63/5,863.05 = 2,385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.63x = 5,863.05 × 2,385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.63x = 13,987,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,987,067.97/4,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.14

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