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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255, 5,871.90 and 2,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255, 5,871.90 and 2,392 is: 3,300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255 : 5,871.90 = 2,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255/5,871.90 = 2,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255x = 5,871.90 × 2,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255x = 14,045,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,045,584.80/4,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.96

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