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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.64, 5,897.36 and 2,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.64, 5,897.36 and 2,385.10 is: 3,291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.64 : 5,897.36 = 2,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.64/5,897.36 = 2,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.64x = 5,897.36 × 2,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.64x = 14,065,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,065,793.34/4,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.29

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