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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.03, 5,871.89 and 2,392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.03, 5,871.89 and 2,392.03 is: 3,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.03 : 5,871.89 = 2,392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.03/5,871.89 = 2,392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.03x = 5,871.89 × 2,392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.03x = 14,045,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,045,725.08/4,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.97

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