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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.48, 5,892.56 and 2,381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.48, 5,892.56 and 2,381.66 is: 3,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.48 : 5,892.56 = 2,381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.48/5,892.56 = 2,381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.48x = 5,892.56 × 2,381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.48x = 14,034,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034,074.45/4,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.30

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