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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.47, 5,873.91 and 2,393.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.47, 5,873.91 and 2,393.47 is: 3,302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.47 : 5,873.91 = 2,393.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.47/5,873.91 = 2,393.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.47x = 5,873.91 × 2,393.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.47x = 14,059,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059,027.37/4,256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.98

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