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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271.65, 5,894.89 and 2,383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271.65, 5,894.89 and 2,383.35 is: 3,289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271.65 : 5,894.89 = 2,383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271.65/5,894.89 = 2,383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271.65x = 5,894.89 × 2,383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271.65x = 14,049,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,049,586.08/4,271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.03

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