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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.52, 5,867.64 and 2,388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.52, 5,867.64 and 2,388.52 is: 3,296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.52 : 5,867.64 = 2,388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.52/5,867.64 = 2,388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.52x = 5,867.64 × 2,388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.52x = 14,014,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014,975.49/4,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.46

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