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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.05, 5,867.64 and 2,389.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.05, 5,867.64 and 2,389.05 is: 3,296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.05 : 5,867.64 = 2,389.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.05/5,867.64 = 2,389.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.05x = 5,867.64 × 2,389.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.05x = 14,018,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,085.34/4,252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.78

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