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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.38, 5,872.50 and 2,392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.38, 5,872.50 and 2,392.38 is: 3,301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.38 : 5,872.50 = 2,392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.38/5,872.50 = 2,392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.38x = 5,872.50 × 2,392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.38x = 14,049,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,049,251.55/4,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.53

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