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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.24, 5,866.68 and 2,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.24, 5,866.68 and 2,388.24 is: 3,295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.24 : 5,866.68 = 2,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.24/5,866.68 = 2,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.24x = 5,866.68 × 2,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.24x = 14,011,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011,039.84/4,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.75

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