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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.68, 5,867.04 and 2,388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.68, 5,867.04 and 2,388.32 is: 3,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.68 : 5,867.04 = 2,388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.68/5,867.04 = 2,388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.68x = 5,867.04 × 2,388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.68x = 14,012,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012,368.97/4,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.73

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