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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.38, 5,893.16 and 2,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.38, 5,893.16 and 2,382.09 is: 3,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.38 : 5,893.16 = 2,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.38/5,893.16 = 2,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.38x = 5,893.16 × 2,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.38x = 14,038,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038,037.50/4,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.30

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