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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.68, 5,871.52 and 2,392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.68, 5,871.52 and 2,392.64 is: 3,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.68 : 5,871.52 = 2,392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.68/5,871.52 = 2,392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.68x = 5,871.52 × 2,392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.68x = 14,048,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,048,433.61/4,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.10

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