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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.31, 5,895.63 and 2,383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.31, 5,895.63 and 2,383.86 is: 3,289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.31 : 5,895.63 = 2,383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.31/5,895.63 = 2,383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.31x = 5,895.63 × 2,383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.31x = 14,054,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054,356.53/4,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.64

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