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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.43, 5,897.36 and 2,385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.43, 5,897.36 and 2,385.13 is: 3,291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.43 : 5,897.36 = 2,385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.43/5,897.36 = 2,385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.43x = 5,897.36 × 2,385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.43x = 14,065,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,065,928.84/4,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.49

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