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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.65, 5,893.51 and 2,382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.65, 5,893.51 and 2,382.35 is: 3,287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.65 : 5,893.51 = 2,382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.65/5,893.51 = 2,382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.65x = 5,893.51 × 2,382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.65x = 14,040,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,040,406.37/4,270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.65

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