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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.24, 5,868.06 and 2,389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.24, 5,868.06 and 2,389.24 is: 3,297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.24 : 5,868.06 = 2,389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.24/5,868.06 = 2,389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.24x = 5,868.06 × 2,389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.24x = 14,020,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020,203.67/4,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.13

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