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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.52, 5,867.08 and 2,388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.52, 5,867.08 and 2,388.48 is: 3,296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.52 : 5,867.08 = 2,388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.52/5,867.08 = 2,388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.52x = 5,867.08 × 2,388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.52x = 14,013,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,013,403.24/4,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.09

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