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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.48, 5,896.87 and 2,385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.48, 5,896.87 and 2,385.16 is: 3,291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.48 : 5,896.87 = 2,385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.48/5,896.87 = 2,385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.48x = 5,896.87 × 2,385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.48x = 14,064,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,064,990.91/4,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.23

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