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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.39, 5,897.31 and 2,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.39, 5,897.31 and 2,385.10 is: 3,291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.39 : 5,897.31 = 2,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.39/5,897.31 = 2,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.39x = 5,897.31 × 2,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.39x = 14,065,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,065,674.08/4,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.46

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