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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271.92, 5,895.26 and 2,383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271.92, 5,895.26 and 2,383.46 is: 3,289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271.92 : 5,895.26 = 2,383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271.92/5,895.26 = 2,383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271.92x = 5,895.26 × 2,383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271.92x = 14,051,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,051,116.40/4,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.18

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