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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.65, 5,897.76 and 2,385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.65, 5,897.76 and 2,385.54 is: 3,292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.65 : 5,897.76 = 2,385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.65/5,897.76 = 2,385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.65x = 5,897.76 × 2,385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.65x = 14,069,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,069,342.39/4,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.11

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