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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.29, 5,896.76 and 2,384.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.29, 5,896.76 and 2,384.71 is: 3,290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.29 : 5,896.76 = 2,384.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.29/5,896.76 = 2,384.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.29x = 5,896.76 × 2,384.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.29x = 14,062,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062,035.87/4,273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.68

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