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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.94, 5,867.67 and 2,388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.94, 5,867.67 and 2,388.94 is: 3,296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.94 : 5,867.67 = 2,388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.94/5,867.67 = 2,388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.94x = 5,867.67 × 2,388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.94x = 14,017,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017,505.86/4,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.73

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