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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.73, 5,874.24 and 2,393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.73, 5,874.24 and 2,393.73 is: 3,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.73 : 5,874.24 = 2,393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.73/5,874.24 = 2,393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.73x = 5,874.24 × 2,393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.73x = 14,061,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061,344.52/4,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.32

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