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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.38, 5,868.35 and 2,389.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.38, 5,868.35 and 2,389.38 is: 3,297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.38 : 5,868.35 = 2,389.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.38/5,868.35 = 2,389.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.38x = 5,868.35 × 2,389.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.38x = 14,021,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,021,718.12/4,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.38

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