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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.19, 5,866.62 and 2,388.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.19, 5,866.62 and 2,388.19 is: 3,295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.19 : 5,866.62 = 2,388.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.19/5,866.62 = 2,388.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.19x = 5,866.62 × 2,388.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.19x = 14,010,603.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,010,603.22/4,251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.69

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