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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.47, 5,893.14 and 2,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.47, 5,893.14 and 2,382.23 is: 3,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.47 : 5,893.14 = 2,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.47/5,893.14 = 2,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.47x = 5,893.14 × 2,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.47x = 14,038,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038,814.90/4,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.42

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